Category: General Health
The Political and Psychological Costs of Social Media Algorithms: Evidence-Based Strategies to Mitigate Algorithm-Driven Addiction, Echo Chambers, Polarization, and Misinformation
Key Takeaways: Algorithms fuel compulsive use by exploiting psychological triggers, keeping users hooked for longer. Engagement is profit-driven, with design features like infinite scroll built to maximize ad revenue. …
Nursing Disqualification Laws in the U.S.: What They Mean for Your Career
Key Takeaways Disqualification laws vary by state, with some using strict offense lists and others reviewing cases individually. Nurses can be barred from practice even without a criminal conviction …
Free Clinical Trials Search Tool: Find Clinical Studies for Cancer, Rare Diseases, and More
Facing a serious health diagnosis like cancer, Alzheimer’s, or multiple sclerosis can be overwhelming. You’re often searching for hope, for options beyond standard treatments. Clinical trials represent that hope—a …
Technostress to Digital Burnout and AI Attachment: How AI’s Mental Health Impacts Are Already Happening and Could Shape Future Disorders
Key Takeaways: People are forming emotional bonds with digital companions, which may impact real-life relationships and mental health. New terms like “technostress” and “digital burnout” reflect growing psychological strain …
The Hidden Dangers of Proprietary Blends: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You
Key Takeaways Proprietary blends on supplement labels don’t disclose ingredient amounts, leaving consumers in the dark. Some blends contain high doses of stimulants like caffeine without warning, increasing the …
Is It Just Bad PMS, or Could It Be PMDD? A Doctor Explains the Key Differences
Key Takeaways: PMS and PMDD differ in severity—PMDD involves intense mood symptoms that impair daily life and require medical intervention. The root cause isn’t hormone levels but sensitivity—women with …
Low Libido in Men Over 40 Linked to Higher Mortality—But Not in Women: Insights from the Yamagata Study
Key Takeaways: Men over 40 with low libido may face a higher risk of early death, even after adjusting for other health risks. Libido loss in women wasn’t linked …