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Teenagers Are Quitting HS Sports Due to Body Image Concerns Driven by Social Media
More teens are quitting HS sports saying they don’t look right for the sports based on what they see in the media and social media, according to a new study.
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Are Trigger Warnings Useless? New Study Says Yes
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- October 17, 2023
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"Trigger warnings" are now widely accepted as away to help people avoid harm from disturbing content. Trouble is, they just don't work, according to new research.
Trigger warnings seem like an obvious good: They alert people that a book, video or other media wil...
As Atrocities in Gaza and Israel Unfold, Psychiatrists Give Advice on Coping
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 17, 2023
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Whether or not you have loved ones in the Middle East, the horrors of the violence and suffering in Israel and Gaza are heart-wrenching and difficult to bear.
“It's important to be informed, but don't stress yourself out," said
Face-to-Face Wins: People Get Bigger Mental Boost From Socializing Than Social Media
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 14, 2023
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For a needed mood boost, skip social media and strike up an in-person conversation with someone instead.
Face-to-face socializing boosts mood more than screen time, a new study finds.
People often expect that will be the case, but they don't always follow tha...
Disney Princesses: Are They Good or Bad for Your Child's Self-Image?
- Sarah D. Collins HealthDay Reporter
- September 13, 2023
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For parents worried about how Disney princesses might impact their child's self-image, a new study is saying, “Let it go.”
“In children's media, about 60% of the characters are men and boys, they're male. And Disney princesses are probably one of the more visible a...
The #1 Enemy of Good Sleep for School Kids: Screens
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 19, 2023
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Video games and social media are keeping school kids up at night, according to a new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).
But so, too, are more constructive pursuits, including homework and extracurricular activities, which can be a problem when it ...
'Do Your Own Research': Was It Dangerous Advice During the Pandemic?
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 17, 2023
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The idea of “doing your own research” didn't begin with the pandemic, but new research suggests that those who follow that ideology have been more likely to believe COVID misinformation.
“We had heard the phrase a lot before,” prior to the pandemic, said research...
Kids Who Plant Themselves in Front of TV More Likely to Have Metabolic Syndrome as Adults
- Sarah D. Collins HealthDay Reporter
- July 24, 2023
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Here's another reason to get your kids up and moving: Excessive TV watching in childhood leads to a higher risk of metabolic syndrome at age 45, a new long-term study finds.
“What's really important about this is that even if these sedentary kids decided somewhere alo...
Is Supplement Berberine Really 'Nature's Ozempic'? Experts Weigh Pros & Cons
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 16, 2023
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The herbal supplement berberine has become the latest social-media obsession for weight-loss, with some on TikTok calling it “nature's Ozempic.”
Experts don't agree.
“I would say it's a big exaggeration to call it ‘nature's Ozempic,'” said
One Key to Good Sleep for Teens: No Social Media at Bedtime
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 30, 2023
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Teens need their sleep, and a new study sheds light on one way to help them get it: Keep cellphones and screens out of the bedroom.
“Getting enough sleep is crucial for teenagers because it helps their body and mind grow and develop properly,” said lead author
U.S. Surgeon General Warns That Social Media Can Harm Teens' Mental Health
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 23, 2023
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Social media presents a “profound risk” to young brains, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy warned on Tuesday.
In Survey, Half of U.S. Parents Believe Social Media Is Harming Their Kids
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 3, 2023
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Half of U.S. parents think social media is bad for their kids' mental health, a new survey reveals.
The finding highlights growing concerns about how these platforms affect children's and adolescents' well-being, according to the On Our Sleeves Movement for Children's M...
'Toxic Fandom:' When Your Child's Celebrity Worship Goes Too Far
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 13, 2023
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It's not new for young people to develop an interest in their favorite pop singer or actor, but it can be problematic if that adoration turns toxic.
It's easier than ever to get lost in a celebrity's carefully curated image via social media posts, according to Baylor Co...
Looking for Accurate Info on Mpox? Maybe Avoid TikTok
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 15, 2023
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Don't rely on TikTok for accurate health information about mpox, the virus once known as monkeypox, a new study says.
An international group of researchers who watched and analyzed videos about mpox on the social media site found them to be often inaccurate, incomplete a...
Dozens of Medical Groups Launch Effort to Battle Health Misinformation
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- March 3, 2023
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Alarmed by the increasing spread of medical misinformation, 50 U.S. medical and science organizations have announced the formation of a new group that aims to debunk fake health news.
Called the Coalition for Trust in Health & Science, the group brings together reputable...
Stock Photos Used in Health News, PSAs Typically Focus on the Young & White
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 6, 2023
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When researchers searched for a stock image of a pregnant Hispanic woman for a science communication effort, they hit upon a problem.
Many of the images were of young, light-skinned people without the diversity in age or race needed for projects aimed at other groups,
Less Than a Third of Heavily Advertised Drugs Have 'High Therapeutic Value': Study
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 18, 2023
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Television ads for drugs are filled with glowing images of people living their best lives, all thanks to that new med they've been prescribed.
But drugs being touted on TV often have little to no benefit compared to other treatments, a new study published o...
Political News Takes Mental Toll, But Is Disengaging the Answer?
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- January 18, 2023
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In today's highly polarized political environment, is it possible to stay up-to-date with the news of the day without getting totally stressed out?
If not, is there a way to limit the emotional and physical fallout? Or is all that individual stress in service of a g...
Can Too Much Screen Time Raise a Child's Odds for OCD?
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- December 22, 2022
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Preteens who spend much of their free time watching online videos or playing video games may have a heightened risk of developing obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), a new study suggests.
Biden Administration Calls for Crackdown on Misleading Medicare Ads
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 15, 2022
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Medicare Advantage ads that are confusing or misleading could be banned under a new rule that was proposed Wednesday by the Biden administration to protect seniors.
Nearly half of all seniors or people with disabilities who are enrolled in the Medicare program through th...
Coldplay Suspends Tour Over Chris Martin's 'Serious Lung Infection'
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 5, 2022
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The band Coldplay said Wednesday that it has to postpone several shows in Brazil because its lead singer, Chris Martin, has a “serious lung infection" and must rest for ...
Chicken Cooked in NyQuil? Help Kids Steer Clear of Social Media 'Medicine Challenges'
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 19, 2022
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Misusing over-the-counter medications can have dangerous consequences, but recent social media trends encouraging this could be downright deadly for gullible teens, the U.S. Food and Drug Admini...
As Thermometer Rises, So Does Hate Speech on Twitter
- By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 8, 2022
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Internet hotheads are often literally that, with hateful tweets rising in number as temperatures soar, a new study reports.
Temperatures higher than 86 degrees Fahrenheit are consistently linked to heavy increases in online hate messages, according to a review of more th...
Many Teens Easily Fooled by Fake Online Health Messages
- By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 2, 2022
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Many teenagers have a hard time discerning between accurate health messages and “fake news," a new study finds.
Presented with a choice between fa...
How 'This Is Us' Put Alzheimer's Care in the Spotlight
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 1, 2022
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When the wildly popular TV show “This Is Us” wrapped up its final season this year, it did so with a storyline that showed one of the lead characters dealing with Alzheimer's disease a...
'News Addiction' Is Common and Can Harm Your Mental Health
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- August 24, 2022
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From the COVID-19 pandemic and the spread of monkeypox to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, school shootings and devastating wildfires, there's been no lack of doom and gloom lately, and many folks are glued to the news.
For more than 16% of people, however, compulsive ne...
Too Much TV Time May Really Harm Your Brain
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- August 23, 2022
- Full Page
Older adults who get a lot of "screen time" may have an increased risk of developing dementia — but a lot depends...
Half of Parents Don't Realize Impact of Screens on Kids' Vision
- By Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling HealthDay Reporter
- July 18, 2022
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Most parents are overlooking simple steps to protect their kids' eyes from overexposure to electronic screens, a new nationwide poll shows.
One in 7 respondents said their 3- to 18-year-olds haven't had a vision test in two years. Yet half of respondents acknowledged tha...
Social Media Has Big Impact on People Taking Up Smoking, Vaping
- By Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling HealthDay Reporter
- July 13, 2022
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The potent influence of social media may include tobacco use.
By analyzing 29 previously published studies, researchers found that people who viewed social media that contained tobacco content were more ...
Adult Characters With Autism Move Into the TV Spotlight
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- July 7, 2022
- Full Page
Dr. Shaun Murphy, the lead character in "The Good Doctor," is a brilliant medical mind who also happens to have autism.
He's not the only television character you may know and love who navigates the challenges of
Facebook, Instagram Take Down Posts Offering Abortion Pills
- By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- June 28, 2022
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Facebook and Instagram have started taking down posts that offer abortion pills to women who may not be able to get them after the Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade.
These po...
Limiting TV to Under 1 Hour a Day Could Slash Heart Disease Rates: Study
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 25, 2022
- Full Page
It's tempting to binge-watch TV shows, and it might be hard to get off the couch after just one or two episodes.
But it could be worth it.
Researchers calculated that if people committed to watching just under an hour of TV a day, 11% of
Could Video Games Boost a Child's Intelligence?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 19, 2022
- Full Page
Folks often believe that video games rot a kid's mind, but a new study argues the opposite could be true.
Children actually might get a brain boost from playing hour after hour of video games, researchers report.
American kids between 9 and 10 years of age who spen...
Week Off Social Media Boosts Mental Health: Study
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- May 11, 2022
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It's no secret that too much social media can be bad for one's mental health. Now, research suggests that taking even a brief break from TikTok, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter can ease symptoms of dep...
Misinformation on Cancer Nutrition Abounds on Pinterest: Study
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- May 10, 2022
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About one-third of cancer nutrition information on the social media site Pinterest is misleading and posted by businesses trying to sell products, according to a new study.
"Our results...
Teens on TikTok: Fun, But Addictive and Maybe Harmful
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- April 28, 2022
- Full Page
In the fall of 2021, TikTok announced a major milestone to coincide with its fifth anniversary: The amassing of roughly 1 billion global users, many of them young, turning to the app every month as a way to view, make and share bite-sized videos.
But what exactly do tho...
U.S. Surgeon General Investigates COVID-19 Misinformation
- March 4, 2022
- Full Page
An investigation into health misinformation on COVID-19 has been launched by U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy.
"Misinformation has had a profound impact on COVID-19 and our response," Murthy told CNN. "Studies have demonstrated that the vast majority of the...
Is Pandemic Social Media Use Worsening Tic Disorders in Teens?
- March 1, 2022
- Full Page
For reasons that remain murky, new research warns that a spike in social media use during the pandemic might have worsened tic disorders in children.
Tics are sudden twitches, movements or s...
'Fact Check' Notes Work Best to Counter COVID Lies Online
- February 18, 2022
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Journalistic fact checks do more to combat the spread of COVID-19 misinformation than false tags used by social media companies, a new study finds.
Journalistic fact checks not only flag a post as false, but also provide information refuting the fake claim with links to ...
Crowdfunding for Medical Costs Almost Always Fails
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- February 4, 2022
- Full Page
You have almost certainly seen the pleas while scrolling through social media: Called crowdfunding, folks try to raise money to pay for their sick loved one's mounting medical bills.
But new research sh...
Kardashian's Figure a Tough Ideal for Women at Risk of Eating Disorders
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- January 31, 2022
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The images are never-ending: Celebrities like Kim Kardashian posting one sultry shot after another on social media. But new research warns this constant barrage of "perfect" bodies can undermine the
Many Marijuana Vendors Aim Advertising at Kids: Study
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 21, 2022
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Some recreational pot shops are using tricks from the old playbooks of alcohol and tobacco companies to target underage users on social media, a new study reports.
Despite state laws restricting such marketing, researchers found marijuana retailers on social media promot...
Binge-Watching Could Raise Your Blood Clot Risk
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- January 20, 2022
- Full Page
Who hasn't started to watch a new drama series on TV, and suddenly realize that hours have slipped by as they binged on one episode after the next?
Now, a new study suggests that too much binge-watching may raise the risk of life-threatening blood clots in the legs or lu...
Celebrities' Social Media Promotes Junk Food, Often for Free
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- January 13, 2022
- Full Page
Images of people eating and drinking are a staple of social media, but new research finds such posts from celebrities often puts the spotlight squarely on junk food.
Profit isn't always the reason why, investigators found: Celebrities often highlight unhealthy food favor...
Worried About Your Teen's Social Media Use? Experts Offer Help
- Robert Preidt
- January 13, 2022
- Full Page
Is your teen staring at their smartphone all day? There's many things parents can do to protect kids from the potentially negative effects of social media, experts say.
Will Reading Books Make You Any Happier?
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- January 7, 2022
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When it comes to what makes us happy, is reading or listening to music any better than spending hours playing video games?
Not really, says a team of researchers from the United Kingdom and Austria.
"Many people believe traditional media, like reading books or list...
'You Didn't Tag Me!' Instagram Snubs Hurt, Study Confirms
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- December 21, 2021
- Full Page
Think what happens online stays online? Think again.
According to new research, a social media diss can leave people feeling genuinely hurt and ostracized.
"Social media ostracism means being excluded or ignored online on social media networks like Instagram, Face...
Singer Selena Gomez to Launch Mental Health Platform
- Robert Preidt
- November 23, 2021
- Full Page
A new mental health media platform meant to connect people with educational resources and reduce the stigma around mental illness is planned by pop star Selena Gomez and her partners.
Wondermind is set to launch in February 2022 and will include mental health experts sha...
No Evidence Violent Video Games Lead to Real Violence: Study
- Robert Preidt
- November 8, 2021
- Full Page
Will boys fixated on gore-filled video games become violent in real life? Many parents may worry that's the case, but new and reassuring research finds violent video games don't trigger actual violence in kids.
The study included boys aged 8 to 18, the group most likely ...
Death Threats, Trolling Common for Scientists Who Speak to Media About COVID
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 14, 2021
- Full Page
Doctors who discuss COVID-19 in the media frequently face abuse and harassment, including threats of death or violence, a new report reveals.
More than two-thirds of experts surveyed have experienced trolling or personal attacks after speaking about COVID-19 in media int...
As Kids Turned to Screens During Pandemic, Their Mental Health Suffered
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 5, 2021
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Even in normal times, getting regular exercise and spending less time on screens can be good for kids. So it should come as no surprise that researchers discovered that kids who exercised more and used technology less during the pandemic had better mental health outcomes.
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