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Anxious young people are more likely to become digital addicts

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Anxious young people are more likely to become digital addicts

Young people who experience social anxiety may be at higher risk of developing psychological dependence on digital networking platforms. A new study reveals that this relationship is partially explained by the psychological habit of comparing ourselves to others online. The study was published in the journal Addictive Behaviors. Accessing social networks is a common daily … Read more

How long a young cancer patient survives often depends on the insurance they have.

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Two patients sitting in chairs with IVs attached to their arms, wearing casual clothes and headphones over their ears.

Cancer is becoming increasingly common among young people, with the number of cases increasing slowly and steadily each year for the past decade. And the type of insurance that adolescents and young adults have can influence what stage of cancer they are diagnosed with and how long they live. As researchers studying cancer disparities in … Read more