UQ Study Links Poor Teen Diets to Heavy Social Media Use
UQ Study Links Poor Teen Diets to Heavy Social Media Use: Poor dietary habits in adolescence – lots of sweets, sugary drinks or skipping breakfast...
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New study challenges social media’s mental health impact
New study challenges social media’s mental health impact - A new Curtin University study has challenged the perception heavy social media use has a significant...
Influencers sway smoking and vaping in young
Young people exposed to social media posts by celebrities and influencers who endorse nicotine products are more susceptible to smoking or vaping, University of Queensland...
Alcohol ads flood young people’s social media
Alcohol ads flood young people's social media: Young Australians are being exposed to an alcohol advertisement on social media every 2 minutes and 43 seconds...
Social media use linked to increased risk of cigarette use in teens
Time spent on social media was associated with an increased risk of cigarette and e-cigarette use in teenagers, according to new research. The study, led...
The UK’s worst addictions, revealed
The UK's worst addictions - With many people across the globe having recently made New Year’s resolutions, and many now struggling to keep them, a...
Social media & diet
Over half (56%) of respondents who use social media for information on health said they would be likely to make changes to their diet based...
Teenagers: Social media may increase the risk of alcohol use
Teenagers who spend 30 minutes or more on social media every day may be more at risk of alcohol use and binge drinking, according to...
The legalities of cosmetic surgery for under-18s
The legalities of cosmetic surgery for under-18s is discussed here by Michael Saul, Partner at Cosmetic Surgery Solicitors. After the most recent law change took...
Teen substance-use influenced by social media
Study finds social media encourages teen substance-use: New research has found adolescents who are active on social media are being exposed to content that could put...
