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Inflammation is associated with greater social media use over face-to-face interaction, especially among individuals high in introversion or neuroticism
Feb. 2026 David S. Lee , Tao Jiang & Baldwin M. Way Emerging research suggests that whether inflammation promotes social approach or social avoidance behavior may depend on the context. However, little is known about what such contexts are. Addressing this gap, the present research examined how inflammation is associated with two common daily social behaviors varying in interaction modality. Building on work showing inflammation’s role in psychological states such as fatig


Social Exclusion Amplifies Behavioral Responses to Physical Pain via Insular Neuromodulation
Aug. 2, 2025 The “Pain Overlap Theory” ( 1 ) proposes that the experience of social pain overlaps with and amplifies the experience of...


Molecular and Neurobiological Imbalance from the Use of Technological Devices During Early Child Development Stages
July 20, 2025 Background/Objectives Digital technologies have become increasingly integrated into the daily lives of children and...


NATURE: Mild internet use is associated with epigenetic alterations of key neurotransmission genes in salivary DNA of young university students
July 20, 2025 The potentially problematic use of the Internet is a growing concern worldwide, which causes and consequences are not...


Modeling Bulimia Nervosa in the Digital Age: The Role of Social Media
July 20, 2025 Globalization has fundamentally reshaped societal dynamics, influencing how individuals interact and perceive themselves...
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