Search Result For: psychology
Date: 2025/06/09 - 18:00
Is autism on the rise? Expert fact-checks recent claims
The U.S. federal health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has made several debated claims about autism prevalence, including that it has become 'an epidemic'. A board certified family medicine physician helps us fact-check these claims.
Date: 2025/04/05 - 19:00
Weekend Warriors Reap Same Health Benefits As Those Who Exercise Daily
New research shows that "weekend warriors" who exercise just one or two days per week have a lower risk of death than regular exercisers. Experts agree that when you exercise each week matters less than making sure you get enough.
Date: 2025/03/21 - 19:32
TikTok Misinformation About ADHD Is Misleading Young Adults: Study
A new analysis found that medical misinformation surrounding attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is prevalent on TikTok, with the content significantly shaping how young people view the condition.
Date: 2025/03/19 - 22:31
Study finds why 'night owls' have a higher risk for depression than 'early risers'
Scientists have found evidence suggesting that “night owls” who prefer to stay active at night may be at a greater risk for depression than "early risers” who are awake more during daylight hours.
Date: 2025/02/21 - 17:00
Health misinformation and disinformation: How to avoid it
How can we learn to spot inaccurate and even malicious health information? Why do we fall so easily for false health info, and how can we update our mistaken beliefs? This In Conversation episode answer these questions with the help of Prof. Stephan Lewandowsky and Dr. Jenny Yu.
Date: 2025/02/12 - 20:00
Can drinking ketones really improve heart health? What experts say
People with type 2 diabetes who were given ketones before exercise had increased cardiac output, stroke volume, and peripheral muscle oxygenation, which are all indicators of improved heart function.