Doctor Assesses Surprisingly Accurate Medical Memes
[embedded content] In this video, Mikhail Varshavski, DO — who goes by “Doctor Mike” on social media — reacts to surprisingly accurate medical memes. Following is a partial transcript (note that errors are possible): Varshavski: It’s kind of a chilly day outside, so I’m just checking out some cool memes. “When a pregnant woman goes […]
How To Ease Some Of The Vicarious Trauma You May Be Feeling Right Now
Thanks to social media, news reports and violent images that bombard us at all hours, we often experience what experts call vicarious trauma when a horrific event occurs ― like the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which as of Thursday morning had reportedly resulted in at least 40 deaths. It’s in our physiological nature as human […]
Babies can tell who has close relationships based on one clue: Saliva: Sharing food and kissing are among the signals babies use to interpret their social world
Learning to navigate social relationships is a skill that is critical for surviving in human societies. For babies and young children, that means learning who they can count on to take care of them. MIT neuroscientists have now identified a specific signal that young children and even babies use to determine whether two people have […]
4 Trendy TikTok Dental Hacks That Are Actually Pretty Dangerous
Let’s face it: It’s way easier (and more fun) to get oral health advice from social media rather than your dentist. A dental visit can seem annoying, expensive and potentially painful; combine that with the rise of information on platforms like TikTok and you’ve got a quick fix. “TikTok is not my first place to […]
Why ‘Before And After’ Photos Are More Problematic Than You Think
Before and after photos are ubiquitous for a reason. They’re what marketers call a “social trigger” — a type of content that prompts those who see it to feel or act a certain way. They make it clear to viewers that one situation (the “after”) is more desirable than another (the “before”). Think of before […]
What Does Social Anxiety Feel Like? Social Phobia Symptoms
People affected by social anxiety or social phobia often feel intense fear or anxiety of being judged or criticized while being in a social situation. Social anxiety or social phobia refers to intense fear or anxiety of being judged, rejected or criticized while performing or being in a social situation. The affected person has an […]
Fish With Human-Like Teeth Is Dropping Jaws On Social Media
A fish with human-like teeth is dropping jaws on social media after it was caught in Nags Head, North Carolina. An underwater orthodontist could make a killing on this guy: The sheepshead fish, which is actually pretty common, was brought in by Nathan Martin and posted to the Facebook page of Jennette’s Pier. A spokesperson […]
Eating for hunger or pleasure? Regulating these feeding behaviors involves different brain circuits
Many times we eat, not because we are hungry, but because of social pressures or because the food is so appetizing, that, even though we are full, we just want another bite. Overeating, whether it is guided by hunger or pleasure, typically leads to obesity, which affects about 42% of the adults in the U.S., […]