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·July 6, 2019·5 min read

Top global public health scientists launch new challenge to anti-vaxxers

Recently, the WHO declared vaccine hesitancy one of the top ten international public health problems. They report the crisis is man-made, unnecessary and dangerous. Researchers are calling on search engines and social media organizations to do more to stem anti-vaccine rhetoric, and stop the spread of disinformation surrounding vaccinations. They also call for governments to better support mandatory immunization programs.

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·June 26, 2019·2 min read

Can Facebook improve your mental health?

Contrary to popular belief, using social media sites like Facebook can actually help improve mental health in adults. Researchers found adults who use Facebook regularly are 63% less likely to experience psychological distress, such as depression and anxiety, over time.

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·June 25, 2019·5 min read

How people want to feel determines whether others can influence their emotions

People have more control over how their emotions are influenced by others than previously thought. Researchers found people who wanted to stay calm when presented with upsetting stimuli remained unfazed by angry emotions expressed by others. However, when they wanted to feel angry, they were more highly influenced by others who were angry.

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·May 28, 2019·3 min read

How stress leads to Facebook addiction

Stress can have an impact on how we utilize social media sites like Facebook. Those who use the social network to facilitate social support during times of stress are more susceptible to developing Facebook addiction disorder.

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·May 15, 2019·3 min read

Twitter image colors and content could help identify users with depression, anxiety

Combining artificial intelligence and computer vision technology, researchers were able to determine anxiety and depression risks from peoples' Twitter profile pictures.

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·January 22, 2019·4 min read

Negative Experiences on Social Media Tied to Higher Odds of Feeling Lonely

According to a new study, negative interactions on social media may increase feelings of loneliness and social isolation in young adults.

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·January 21, 2019·5 min read

Link Between Happiness and Air Quality in China

A new study reports the moods expressed by people on social media tend to decline when air pollution gets worse.

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·January 10, 2019·4 min read

Excessive Social Media Use Comparable to Drug Addiction

A new study shows an association between excessive social media use and impaired risky decision making, a common deficient in substance addiction.

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·January 10, 2019·4 min read

Baby Boomers More Likely to Spread Fake News

Study reveals less than 9% of Americans shared links to fake news via social media during the 2016 presidential election. However, the behavior was disproportionately common in baby boomers, or those over the age of 65.

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·January 9, 2019·3 min read

Negative Social Media Behaviors Associated with Depression in Millennials

Researchers link social media factors to major depressive disorder in Millennials. The study found those with MDD were less likely to post photos of themselves with other people and reported having less social media followers.