Adolescents from deprived backgrounds are more likely to report an addiction to Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and other social media, according to research published in the peer-reviewed journal Information, Communication and Society.
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Cigarette Smoking More Prevalent – and Harder to Quit – Among Rural vs. Urban Americans
Cigarette smoking is more prevalent among Americans residing in rural areas and they also have a more difficult time quitting smoking than urban residents, according to a study involving Rutgers researchers.
Cigarette smoking more prevalent, harder to quit among rural vs. urban Americans
A new study found that from 2010 to 2020, a larger proportion of rural Americans smoked cigarettes — and their odds of quitting smoking were lower — compared to those living in urban areas.
News addiction linked to not only poor mental wellbeing but physical health too, new study shows
People with an obsessive urge to constantly check the news are more likely to suffer from stress, anxiety, as well as physical ill health, finds a new study published in the peer-reviewed journal Health Communication.
People Who Use Therapeutic Cannabis Are More Likely to Use Nicotine, Too
People who use therapeutic cannabis are more likely to also use nicotine products than the general population, according to a Rutgers study.
Vape starter kits on the NHS could help smokers quit
Giving out vape starter kit vouchers on the NHS could help even hardened smokers quit, according to a new study from the University of East Anglia.
New research identifies a simple trick that may reduce drinking
A new study published today in the scientific journal Addiction has found that households in the United Kingdom consumed about 6.5% less wine when drinking from smaller (290 ml) glasses than from larger (350 ml) glasses.
Meth use drives overdose epidemic in rural U.S. communities
Methamphetamine remains a stubbornly prevalent illicit substance in large swaths of rural America, according to a new study by researchers at Oregon Health & Science University and other institutions.
E-cigarette use to reduce cigarette smoking may not increase nicotine dependence
A Penn State College of Medicine study suggests that electronic cigarettes may help people decrease their dependence on combustible cigarettes without increasing their overall nicotine dependence.
The Human Side of AI: Predicting Spine Surgery Outcomes
Ever since Corey Walker, MD, became a spine surgeon, the traditional measure of success focused on how well a patient was able to walk, bend or move after spine surgery. Now, with the help of artificial intelligence, Walker is measuring success differently.