Medical students today are always connected. They are part of a generation that has grown up with social media. It is a big part of their lives. It is a tool that can help them stay informed and connected. But it can also be a distraction. It is important to understand how social media affects their studies. Medical students have a lot on their plates. They have to ...
In the past, experts have warned that social media might mess with how teens think. A recent study wanted to check if this is true. It looked at how teens' brains work after using social media for a short time. It also compared this to how their brains work after chatting with friends in person. The study focused on teens aged 13 to 15. It also considered how much ti...
Social media is a place where people share all kinds of content. Some of this content can be upsetting or trigger bad memories for some users. To help with this, users have started adding trigger warnings to their posts. These warnings let others know that the content might be upsetting. This way, people can choose to skip it if they need to. The big social media pl...
Social media's impact on women's body image is a hot topic. A recent investigation dug into how excessive social media use affects self-objectification and body image issues. It also looked at how physical activity and dieting intensity play a role in this dynamic. The study also considered the mental health outcomes, such as depression and anxiety. The research foc...
College students often struggle with going to bed on time. This issue is especially common among young adults. A recent study dug into why this happens. It looked at how students' beliefs in their abilities, their fear of missing out, and their use of social media affect their bedtime habits. The study involved 468 Chinese college students. They filled out online que...
Young adults are glued to their phones. It's no surprise that they're also seeing a lot of e-cigarette content on social media. This isn't just about trends, though. It's about understanding who's seeing what and why it matters. Let's talk about young adults in California. They're a diverse bunch, with different identities and experiences. Some identify as lesbian, ...
During the COVID-19 pandemic, experts and others used Twitter to share crucial information with the public. The pandemic was a time of uncertainty. Communication became crucial. Public health experts (PHEs) needed to share information and engage with people. At the same time, others also used Twitter to spread different ideas. Some of these ideas were not ba...
Six months into the COVID-19 outbreak, the world had changed drastically. With lockdowns and social restrictions, the pandemic life had become one where people were staring at screens more than ever. This alone is not new. What is new is that there is an effort to understand how this relates to sleep. A survey was done in 2022 to understand how people were s...
Ever wondered how your scrolls and likes might be linked to your mood swings? Most studies so far have centered around social media's impact on depression. However, what about feelings like irritability and anxiety? There hasn't been much digging into this area. Can hours spent on platforms like Facebook or Instagram make you short-tempered? The jury is still out. S...
Recent research in England has revealed some interesting connections between teenagers' mental health and their use of public social media accounts. While earlier studies have shown links between social media and teen mental health, this study dives deeper into specific aspects, particularly the impact of maintaining a public social media profile. The study, conduct...