Recent studies have been all over the place when it comes to how well digital health interventions work in getting college students to be more active. While there's been plenty of focus on these tools, research specifically targeting college students is thin on the ground. A systematic review and m
TikTok is expanding its partnership with the National PTA in the U. S. to help teens stay safe online. They're funding the PTA's "Create with Kindness" program, which encourages teens and their families to talk about online safety. This program will reach more high schools thanks to TikTok's $300, 0
Imagine if you could watch a heart cell beat and measure its strength at the same time. Scientists have come up with a clever way to do just that! They're using a video method inspired by Digital Image Correlation (DIC) to track how much a single heart cell, or cardiomyocyte, moves and stretches whe
In 2024, Malaysia's digital economy is expected to hit a whopping US$7. 88 billion! That's a lot of money. Two companies, Good Foodie Media and Involve Asia, are playing a big part in this growth. These companies are part of MDEC's FOX Programme, which helps high-growth businesses become tech supers
You've probably heard that mental health apps are great, but many people just don't stick with them. Why is that? One big reason is that people might be using the wrong app for their needs. Imagine going to a shoe store and being given shoes that don't fit your feet. You'd probably walk away without
When people finish therapy for bulimia-spectrum eating disorders, like bulimia nervosa, they often struggle to keep up the skills they learned. Despite going through an intense treatment called CBT-E, many see their condition worsen again. This is a big problem, and one possible solution is using di
Imagine you're 65 and suddenly, technology is promising to predict and monitor Alzheimer's disease. But what do older adults actually think about a digital brain health platform? This study dives into their perspectives using natural language processing. It's like reading their minds, but in a tech-
Immigrant teens and LGBTQ+ individuals in Georgia are on edge due to eerie messages they're receiving. These texts, alarming and unnerving, threaten them with deportation or mysterious "re-education camps. " The recipients, mostly young people, are scared and unsure about who to trust. Local authori
The Associated Press (AP), a well-known news agency, is cutting 8% of its staff. This includes both layoffs and voluntary buyouts. The memo sent by AP president Daisy Veerasingham mentioned that the media sector is going through a major change, and the AP wants to focus more on digital news. The cut
Denzel Washington, the acclaimed actor, has shared some thought-provoking views about the state of politics in the U. S. He believes that people are being manipulated by both sides of the political spectrum. While promoting his upcoming role in Gladiator II, Washington spoke to The Times of London a
