Influencers sway smoking and vaping in young
Young people exposed to social media posts by celebrities and influencers who endorse nicotine products are more susceptible to smoking…
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Alcohol ads flood young people’s social media
Alcohol ads flood young people's social media: Young Australians are being exposed to an alcohol advertisement on social media every…
Social media use linked to increased risk of cigarette use in teens
Time spent on social media was associated with an increased risk of cigarette and e-cigarette use in teenagers, according to…
The UK’s worst addictions, revealed
The UK's worst addictions - With many people across the globe having recently made New Year’s resolutions, and many now…
Social media & diet
Over half (56%) of respondents who use social media for information on health said they would be likely to make…
Teenagers: Social media may increase the risk of alcohol use
Teenagers who spend 30 minutes or more on social media every day may be more at risk of alcohol use…
The legalities of cosmetic surgery for under-18s
The legalities of cosmetic surgery for under-18s is discussed here by Michael Saul, Partner at Cosmetic Surgery Solicitors. After the…
Teen substance-use influenced by social media
Study finds social media encourages teen substance-use: New research has found adolescents who are active on social media are being exposed…
WHO: glaring gaps in regulation of alcohol marketing
WHO highlights glaring gaps in regulation of alcohol marketing across borders: The World Health Organization highlights the increasing use of sophisticated…
Keep a timer on TikTok for short bursts
Keep a clock on TikTok: social media can be good but only for short bursts: Research from the University of…
TikTok teen cannabis highs
Teenagers are being exposed to videos on social media platform TikTok that portray cannabis-use as funny and entertaining rather than…
Social Media has shaped younger people’s pandemic
Younger people’s experience of the COVID-19 pandemic was shaped by their savvy use of social media platforms, navigating mis- and…