Social media messages from health care workers help reduce travel-related COVID-19 spread
A randomized evaluation of a nationwide information campaign on Facebook found that short messages from physicians and nurses had a
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Study: in social media safety messages, the pictures should match the words
When using social media to nudge people toward safe and healthy behaviors, it’s critical to make sure the words match
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Social media could be a force for good in tackling depression but for privacy concerns
Social media has been identified by a number of studies as being a significant factor in mental health problems, especially
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Survey: Most teenagers in legalized states see marijuana marketing on social media
Despite restrictions on paid advertising cannabis on social media, most teenagers reported seeing marijuana marketing on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram,
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These Ads Have Been Banned From Social Media for Promoting Sex—but Do You Even See Anything Wrong With Them?
Because I work in social media, you’d think I'd have Facebook figured out by now. I pride myself on my ability
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‘Momo challenge hoax’ prompts parents to help children deal with scary media
Recently a number of school boards and police services issued statements advising parents of an alleged cyberbullying threat called the
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Excessive posting of photos on social media is associated with increase in narcissism
A new study has established that excessive use of social media, in particular the posting of images and selfies, is
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