SOCIAL MEDIA IMPACT

Mar 26 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Streaming Services: The Battle for Attention

The entertainment world is changing fast, and streaming services are feeling the heat. Social media platforms are using smart technology to keep users hooked. These platforms use AI to show users exactly what they want to see, making the experience feel personal and effortless. This is a big deal, especially for younger audiences. Gen Z spends a lot more time on soci...

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Mar 17 2025ENTERTAINMENT

A Deep Dive into the Teen Drama Sweeping Netflix

Teenagers are being influenced by social media in ways that are not always positive. This is the main theme of a new British drama. The show is called Adolescence. It is a four-part series that has taken the world by storm. It is the most-watched show on Netflix. It has been praised by critics and viewers alike. Some have even called it a landmark in television...

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Mar 07 2025TECHNOLOGY

Elon Musk: The Billionaire with a Wild Side

Elon Musk is a man who loves to take big risks. He made a huge amount of money from selling PayPal and then put most of it into new companies like SpaceX and Tesla. He could have lost everything, but his bold moves paid off. Musk's love for danger isn't just about business. He once had a knife thrower hurl blades at him while he was blindfolded and even faced off aga...

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Jan 23 2025HEALTH

How Social Media Helps Fight Health Myths in Taiwan

Health misinformation can seriously mess up how we handle health crises. Social media, for all its faults, actually gives us a way to study and counteract these issues. In Taiwan, researchers have been looking at how people engage with corrected health information on social media. The goal? To improve the way we share these corrections and make sure they're not just ...

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Jan 15 2025HEALTH

What New Moms Say About Social Media: A Peek Inside Their Experiences

You might think that having a new baby would make moms want to escape social media. But hold on, it's not that simple! A group of researchers sat down with 20 new moms, aged 23 to 42, to chat about their social media habits. These moms had babies between 0 to 6 months old and were part of a bigger study looking at how social media affects body image. The researchers ...

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Jan 03 2025HEALTH

How Tech Changed the Way Doctors and Patients Talk

Let's take a look at how doctors and patients interact today and how that's different from the past. Hippocrates, the ancient Greek doctor, is famous for his patient-centered approach. But fast forward to today, and things have changed a lot. Technology has stepped in, changing how we communicate and share information. Imagine this: instead of sitting in a doctor's ...

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Nov 15 2024HEALTH

Why Some Students in Vietnam Can't Stop Scrolling Facebook

Facebook, a massive online platform, is a big part of many people's daily lives. While it can be fun and helpful, some users find it hard to log off. Scientists have looked into why some people get hooked on Facebook, focusing mostly on things that make it appealing. But what about the stuff that makes it less enjoyable? Imagine this: you're a student in Vietnam, an...

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Nov 15 2024BUSINESS

A Viral Star's Virtual Visit Keeps a Colorado Bakery Afloat

In the heart of Colorado Springs, a tiny bakery named Norma's Bakery was nearly shipwrecked after just one year of sailing. Its owners, Norma Torres Canales and Martin Gerardo Ortiz Ceja, were forced to reduce employee hours. The family-owned business was at risk of shutting down. Their daughter-in-law, Nadia Lopez, tossed a lifeline to JesFoodie, a prominent Colorad...

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Nov 04 2024CELEBRITIES

Why Celebrities Can't Keep Quiet Anymore

Back in the '90s, Michael Jordan refused to endorse a political candidate, famously saying "Republicans buy sneakers too. " At the time, celebrities could stay mum on politics and not ruffle too many feathers. Those days are gone. Take singer Chappell Roan and former President George W. Bush, who recently faced heat for staying quiet about political issues. Even big...

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Oct 14 2024HEALTH

Many Adults Think They Have Undiagnosed ADHD

A survey by Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center found that one in four American adults believe they might have undiagnosed attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This mental health condition is often associated with children, usually boys, who struggle with focus at school. However, videos on social media about ADHD in adults, particularly women, ha...

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