Franklin the Turtle, a beloved children's character, has found himself in the middle of a political storm. The Trump administration has been using images of Franklin in various contexts, much to the dismay of the character's publisher. The Department of Health and Human Services recently posted an
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
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
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, p
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 ment
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 st
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,
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 us
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 slee
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 Fa
