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17 Oct
Are Trigger Warnings Useless? New Study Says Yes

Are Trigger Warnings Useless? New Study Says Yes

"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...

17 Oct
As Atrocities in Gaza and Israel Unfold, Psychiatrists Give Advice on Coping

As Atrocities in Gaza and Israel Unfold, Psychiatrists Give Advice on Coping

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

14 Sep
Face-to-Face Wins: People Get Bigger Mental Boost From Socializing Than Social Media

Face-to-Face Wins: People Get Bigger Mental Boost From Socializing Than Social Media

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...

13 Sep
Disney Princesses: Are They Good or Bad for Your Child's Self-Image?

Disney Princesses: Are They Good or Bad for Your Child's Self-Image?

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 and mor...

19 Aug
The #1 Enemy of Good Sleep for School Kids: Screens

The #1 Enemy of Good Sleep for School Kids: Screens

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 ...

17 Aug
'Do Your Own Research': Was It Dangerous Advice During the Pandemic?

'Do Your Own Research': Was It Dangerous Advice During the Pandemic?

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 researcher

24 Jul
Kids Who Plant Themselves in Front of TV More Likely to Have Metabolic Syndrome as Adults

Kids Who Plant Themselves in Front of TV More Likely to Have Metabolic Syndrome as Adults

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 along...

16 Jun
Is Supplement Berberine Really 'Nature's Ozempic'? Experts Weigh Pros & Cons

Is Supplement Berberine Really 'Nature's Ozempic'? Experts Weigh Pros & Cons

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

30 May
One Key to Good Sleep for Teens: No Social Media at Bedtime

One Key to Good Sleep for Teens: No Social Media at Bedtime

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

23 May
U.S. Surgeon General Warns That Social Media Can Harm Teens' Mental Health

U.S. Surgeon General Warns That Social Media Can Harm Teens' Mental Health

Social media presents a "profound risk"to young brains, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy warned on Tuesday.

In a

03 May
In Survey, Half of U.S. Parents Believe Social Media Is Harming Their Kids

In Survey, Half of U.S. Parents Believe Social Media Is Harming Their Kids

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...

13 Apr
'Toxic Fandom:' When Your Child's Celebrity Worship Goes Too Far

'Toxic Fandom:' When Your Child's Celebrity Worship Goes Too Far

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...

15 Mar
Looking for Accurate Info on Mpox? Maybe Avoid TikTok

Looking for Accurate Info on Mpox? Maybe Avoid TikTok

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...

03 Mar
Dozens of Medical Groups Launch Effort to Battle Health Misinformation

Dozens of Medical Groups Launch Effort to Battle Health Misinformation

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...

06 Feb
Stock Photos Used in Health News, PSAs Typically Focus on the Young & White

Stock Photos Used in Health News, PSAs Typically Focus on the Young & White

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,

18 Jan
Less Than a Third of Heavily Advertised Drugs Have 'High Therapeutic Value': Study

Less Than a Third of Heavily Advertised Drugs Have 'High Therapeutic Value': Study

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...

18 Jan
Political News Takes Mental Toll, But Is Disengaging the Answer?

Political News Takes Mental Toll, But Is Disengaging the Answer?

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...

22 Dec
Can Too Much Screen Time Raise a Child's Odds for OCD?

Can Too Much Screen Time Raise a Child's Odds for OCD?

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.

15 Dec
Biden Administration Calls for Crackdown on Misleading Medicare Ads

Biden Administration Calls for Crackdown on Misleading Medicare Ads

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...

05 Oct
Coldplay Suspends Tour Over Chris Martin's 'Serious Lung Infection'

Coldplay Suspends Tour Over Chris Martin's 'Serious Lung Infection'

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 th...

19 Sep
Chicken Cooked in NyQuil? Help Kids Steer Clear of Social Media 'Medicine Challenges'

Chicken Cooked in NyQuil? Help Kids Steer Clear of Social Media 'Medicine Challenges'

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...

08 Sep
As Thermometer Rises, So Does Hate Speech on Twitter

As Thermometer Rises, So Does Hate Speech on Twitter

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...

02 Sep
Many Teens Easily Fooled by Fake Online Health Messages

Many Teens Easily Fooled by Fake Online Health Messages

Many teenagers have a hard time discerning between accurate health messages and "fake news," a new study finds.

Presented with a choice between fake...

01 Sep
How 'This Is Us' Put Alzheimer's Care in the Spotlight

How 'This Is Us' Put Alzheimer's Care in the Spotlight

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 as her...

24 Aug
'News Addiction' Is Common and Can Harm Your Mental Health

'News Addiction' Is Common and Can Harm Your Mental Health

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...

23 Aug
Too Much TV Time May Really Harm Your Brain

Too Much TV Time May Really Harm Your Brain

Older adults who get a lot of "screen time" may have an increased risk of developing dementia -- but a lot depends ...

18 Jul
Half of Parents Don't Realize Impact of Screens on Kids' Vision

Half of Parents Don't Realize Impact of Screens on Kids' Vision

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...

13 Jul
Social Media Has Big Impact on People Taking Up Smoking, Vaping

Social Media Has Big Impact on People Taking Up Smoking, Vaping

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 ...

07 Jul
Adult Characters With Autism Move Into the TV Spotlight

Adult Characters With Autism Move Into the TV Spotlight

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

28 Jun
Facebook, Instagram Take Down Posts Offering Abortion Pills

Facebook, Instagram Take Down Posts Offering Abortion Pills

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...

25 May
Limiting TV to Under 1 Hour a Day Could Slash Heart Disease Rates: Study

Limiting TV to Under 1 Hour a Day Could Slash Heart Disease Rates: Study

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

19 May
Could Video Games Boost a Child's Intelligence?

Could Video Games Boost a Child's Intelligence?

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...

11 May
Week Off Social Media Boosts Mental Health: Study

Week Off Social Media Boosts Mental Health: Study

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...

10 May
Misinformation on Cancer Nutrition Abounds on Pinterest: Study

Misinformation on Cancer Nutrition Abounds on Pinterest: Study

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...

28 Apr
Teens on TikTok: Fun, But Addictive and Maybe Harmful

Teens on TikTok: Fun, But Addictive and Maybe Harmful

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...

04 Mar
U.S. Surgeon General Investigates COVID-19 Misinformation

U.S. Surgeon General Investigates COVID-19 Misinformation

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...

01 Mar
Is Pandemic Social Media Use Worsening Tic Disorders in Teens?

Is Pandemic Social Media Use Worsening Tic Disorders in Teens?

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...

18 Feb
'Fact Check' Notes Work Best to Counter COVID Lies Online

'Fact Check' Notes Work Best to Counter COVID Lies Online

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 ...

04 Feb
Crowdfunding for Medical Costs Almost Always Fails

Crowdfunding for Medical Costs Almost Always Fails

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...

31 Jan
Kardashian's Figure a Tough Ideal for Women at Risk of Eating Disorders

Kardashian's Figure a Tough Ideal for Women at Risk of Eating Disorders

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

21 Jan
Many Marijuana Vendors Aim Advertising at Kids: Study

Many Marijuana Vendors Aim Advertising at Kids: Study

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...

20 Jan
Binge-Watching Could Raise Your Blood Clot Risk

Binge-Watching Could Raise Your Blood Clot Risk

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...

13 Jan
Celebrities' Social Media Promotes Junk Food, Often for Free

Celebrities' Social Media Promotes Junk Food, Often for Free

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...

13 Jan
Worried About Your Teen's Social Media Use? Experts Offer Help

Worried About Your Teen's Social Media Use? Experts Offer Help

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.

While there are positive aspects to

07 Jan
Will Reading Books Make You Any Happier?

Will Reading Books Make You Any Happier?

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...

21 Dec
'You Didn't Tag Me!' Instagram Snubs Hurt, Study Confirms

'You Didn't Tag Me!' Instagram Snubs Hurt, Study Confirms

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...

23 Nov
Singer Selena Gomez to Launch Mental Health Platform

Singer Selena Gomez to Launch Mental Health Platform

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...

08 Nov
No Evidence Violent Video Games Lead to Real Violence: Study

No Evidence Violent Video Games Lead to Real Violence: Study

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 ...

14 Oct
Death Threats, Trolling Common for Scientists Who Speak to Media About COVID

Death Threats, Trolling Common for Scientists Who Speak to Media About COVID

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...

05 Oct
As Kids Turned to Screens During Pandemic, Their Mental Health Suffered

As Kids Turned to Screens During Pandemic, Their Mental Health Suffered

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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