Social media interventions reduce symptoms of depression, according to recent study

To address these issues and improve the mental health of users, social media use interventions have been developed and evaluated by researchers. Such techniques include avoiding or limiting social media use, along with therapy-based techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). The researchers analyzed 23 studies conducted between 2004 and 2022, involving participants from around […]

Linda Yacarino to Bring Acclaimed Advertising Skills to Twitter

Since taking over at Twitter in late October, Musk has repeatedly courted controversy, sacking most of his staff, readjusting far-right data on the platform, suspending journalists and removing previously free Charging fees for services. In response, advertisers abandoned Twitter due to concerns over marketing messages associated with disturbing content. “The people in this room are […]

Taking contraceptive advice from social media influencers can lead to unwanted pregnancy

They identified 50 videos posted between December 2019 and December 2021 by influencers with 20,000 to 2.2 million followers. The videos were then analyzed to determine the influencers’ attitudes to hormonal birth control, including birth control pills, injections and implants, and non-hormonal versions, such as fertility tracker apps and condoms. The findings showed that of […]

Protesters clash with police at COVID antigen kit maker factory in China, videos show

Reuters was unable to immediately obtain any comment from Zybio, but verified via geolocation that some of the videos were filmed at the company’s factory in Chongqing. A video showed people throwing traffic cones, boxes and stools at police carrying riot shields. Another video posted on social media platforms such as Twitter and Douyin showed […]