A team of researchers from the University of Minnesota collected data to determine how mass media exposure affects patients’ health beliefs and their likelihood to follow medication regimens. Adhering to medication regimens is completely dependent on the patient; therefore, their beliefs are crucial for treatment success. …
Climate change is a much-debated issue in the political discourse in the United States. Some believe that changes in climate fueled by the rising amount of carbon in the atmosphere have been making the earth unlivable; some others do not believe in its existence. Political …
Social media can be a powerful communication tool. Within hours, important information can be spread to thousands. An article by Kellie E. Carlyle of Virginia Commonwealth University discusses the topic of social media and sharing information about violence as a public health issue. Carlyle believes that …
