Inconsistent labels and risky doses found in turmeric supplements worldwide
An new study reveals major gaps in the regulation and transparency of turmeric supplements, highlighting how weak oversight and unclear labeling may put consumers at risk, despite turmeric’s generally healthy…
Why some social media sites are linked to risky sexual behavior in young teens
Credit: Towfiqu barbhuiya from Pexels If young teens use social media to learn about sexual health, it is better if they use sites like YouTube rather than ones like Snapchat,…
Illusory Beliefs Fuel Risky Health Choices
Summary: Beliefs in pseudoscientific health ideas can undermine trust in conventional medicine and lead to riskier health decisions, a new study finds. Researchers analyzed over 1,500 participants and showed that…
Gambling on others’ health: risky pro-social decision-making in the era of COVID-19
1 Introduction In December 2019, an unprecedented outbreak of pneumonia caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, emerged in the city of Wuhan (China). This disease, known as COVID-19, rapidly spread throughout…
Psychology group says infinite scrolling and other social media features are ‘particularly risky’ to youth mental health
A top psychology group is urging technology companies and legislators to take greater steps to protect adolescents’ mental health, arguing that social media platforms are built for adults and are…