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Released: 20-Nov-2024 12:10 AM EST
APA Issues Recommendations for Teens Viewing Online Videos
American Psychological Association (APA)

In response to the increasing volume and accessibility of video content for youth on streaming channels and various online platforms, the American Psychological Association has issued its first ever set of recommendations to help parents, policymakers and tech companies empower teens to manage their viewing habits.

Newswise: Spanish-Language Social Media Increases Latinos’ Vulnerability to Misinformation
Released: 19-Nov-2024 9:10 AM EST
Spanish-Language Social Media Increases Latinos’ Vulnerability to Misinformation
University of California San Diego

Latinos who rely on Spanish-language social media for news were 11-20 percentage points more likely to believe false political narratives, finds study from NYU and UC San Diego.

Newswise: Can Podcasts Create Healthier Habits?
Released: 18-Nov-2024 2:30 PM EST
Can Podcasts Create Healthier Habits?
University of South Australia

Whether it’s ABC Listen’s Health Report or Mamamia’s But Are You Happy, podcasts have fast become a part of our everyday media consumption. In fact, the average person spends more than five hours a week listening to them. But could listening to podcasts lead to healthier habits?

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Released: 18-Nov-2024 1:20 PM EST
Will Your FB Page and Google Photos Outlive You? New Clinic Helps People Get Their Digital Affairs in Order
University of Colorado Boulder

A new pro-bono clinic at CU Boulder helps people plan what will happen to their digital legacy after they die.

Newswise: WashU Expert: ‘X-odus’ Creates Growing Challenges for Brand Marketing
Released: 13-Nov-2024 4:00 PM EST
WashU Expert: ‘X-odus’ Creates Growing Challenges for Brand Marketing
Washington University in St. Louis

If there is one thing that is constant in marketing, it's that things are constantly changing, according to Michael Wall, a marketing expert at WashU Olin Business School. As social media users flock to sites that align with their political beliefs, brands face the challenge of connecting with diverse audiences.

Released: 13-Nov-2024 12:00 PM EST
Expert Available: Online Hate Intensified Immediately Following U.S. Presidential Election
George Washington University

According to the Global Project Against Hate and Extremism, hateful and violent rhetoric in support of president-elect Donald Trump appeared online on fringe platforms within moments of Trump’s... ...

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Released: 8-Nov-2024 4:25 AM EST
Curious by Nature: Dr. Neil Johnson - Hate Groups After Elections
Newswise

Dr. Neil Johnson, a physics professor at George Washington University, explores unconventional areas within physics, focusing on complex, “taboo” problems not traditionally tackled by physicists, like online hate networks.

Released: 7-Nov-2024 12:00 PM EST
Expert Available: TikTok Canada Ordered to Dissolve
George Washington University

TikTok Canada was ordered to dissolve their operations over national security concerns. ...

Newswise: Social Media Likes and Comments Linked to 
Young Men’s Obsession with Perfect Pecs and a Six-Pack
Released: 6-Nov-2024 4:00 PM EST
Social Media Likes and Comments Linked to Young Men’s Obsession with Perfect Pecs and a Six-Pack
University of South Australia

Social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram are fuelling unrealistic, unhealthy obsessions with a lean and muscular physique among many young men, according to a new Australian study.

Newswise: Family Caregiving Collaborative Seeks Better Ways to Care for the Caregivers
Released: 6-Nov-2024 2:50 PM EST
Family Caregiving Collaborative Seeks Better Ways to Care for the Caregivers
University of Utah Health

Health care doesn’t stop when a patient leaves the hospital. The vast majority of most patients’ care happens at home. Caregivers often struggle to balance work, caretaking duties, and other responsibilities while managing what can be intense emotional stress.

Released: 6-Nov-2024 11:25 AM EST
People Engaging in Self-Harm Find Support on Reddit. But Is That Community Helping Them?
University of Georgia

A new study from the University of Georgia suggests people posting in Reddit’s r/selfharm community are likely seeking support for negative emotions.

Released: 1-Nov-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Facebook is Running Hundreds of Election Misinformation Ads
George Washington University

According to Forbes, the pages behind the add have paid the social media giant’s parent company Meta $1 million to run them. ...

1-Nov-2024 10:45 AM EDT
FSU Experts Available for Interviews on Parental Stress Amid Public Health Advisory
Florida State University

By: Stephen Stone | Published: November 1, 2024 | 9:54 am | SHARE: On Aug. 28, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy issued an eye-opening surgeon general’s advisory that parental stress has become a public health concern.The decision was made because of mounting evidence shown in studies on the stress and mental health challenges faced by parents.

Released: 30-Oct-2024 11:55 AM EDT
High Color Complexity in Social Media Images Proves More Eye-Catching, Increases User Engagement
University of Notre Dame

Complex images in a social media post tend to capture greater user attention, leading to increased engagement with social media posts, according to new research from Vamsi Kanuri, the Viola D. Hank Associate Professor of Marketing at the University of Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business.

Released: 29-Oct-2024 9:30 AM EDT
Social Media Skin Care Trends: Dermatologists Reveal the Facts
American Academy of Dermatology

With the growing popularity of beauty influencers and viral skin care routines, social media is playing an integral role in shaping how people care for their skin. Popular trends like the glass-skin look, the Russian manicure, and at-home red light therapy have sparked widespread attention, but how safe and effective are they? Ahead of National Healthy Skin Month in November, board-certified dermatologists offer insights into the effectiveness, safety, and long-term impact of these skin care practices.

Released: 22-Oct-2024 10:15 AM EDT
Expert Offers Tips to Stay Calm Amid Rising Political Tensions
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Anxiety is high, but self-care can get you through November.



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