Month: October 2023

Unlocking the brain secrets of social media through neuroscience

Neuroscientific buzzwords, such as ‘brain hacks’, have become commonplace when discussing social media (SM)-platform engineering. Despite societal debates, few studies have used neuroscientific approaches to validate the claims empirically. We call here for a transformative shift engaging scientists and other stakeholders to address this critical knowledge gap. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. […]

Published on October 14, 2023

Journalists Offer Insights on Mobile Clinics and Suicide Prevention

KFF Health News chief rural health correspondent Sarah Jane Tribble discussed Dollar General mobile clinics on NPR’s “All Things Considered” on Oct. 11. Click here to hear Tribble on “All Things Considered” Read Tribble’s “What Mobile Clinics in Dollar General Parking Lots Say About Health Care in Rural America” KFF Health News senior correspondent Aneri […]

Published on October 14, 2023

Prescription drugs dominate half of Americans’ lives, study reveals

Imagine a lifetime where prescription drugs play the starring role, taking up more time than getting married or earning an education. Well, according to new research, that’s exactly what awaits many Americans born in 2019. The study found that males will spend about 48% of their lives dependent on medications, while females will spend even […]

Published on October 14, 2023