Tag Archives: Media

TikTok famous? Pfizer, Moderna, J&J and AZ shoutouts on social media boost vaccine credibility—and pharmas’ image

A man in a Pfizer sweater sits down in waiting room, notices another man in a Moderna sweater already sitting there, and asks, “What are you doing here?” Turns out they’re both there for the COVID-19 vaccine job interview. The popular TikTok video joins a growing crowd of user-generated vaccine videos that call out pharma vaccine brands Pfizer,… Read More »

Pressure on bdnews24.com a grave threat to media freedom: Dhaka University Journalists Association

Describing the incident as a “grave threat to the freedom of the media”, DUJA President Mehedi Hasan and General Secretary Sajjadul Kabir in a statement on Friday observed bdnews24.com had published the reports following due process. But it is facing pressure to remove those in the name of “protecting the business interests” of an influential… Read More »

4 in 5 people are sharing too much information on social media, making them vulnerable to cyber attacks

New research from Tessian reveals the extent to which people post online and how hackers exploit this information for sophisticated social engineering attacks February 2, 2021 — SAN FRANCISCO — A new report from human layer security company Tessian reveals just how much, and how often, people share information online and how hackers take advantage… Read More »

Can Social Media Decrease Risk for Depression During Pregnancy?

In both pregnant and postpartum women, social isolation contributes to risk for and exacerbation of depressive symptoms.  Many women in this setting turn to the internet and social media as a means of securing support and information. Previous studies, mostly carried out in adolescents and young adults, have shown that social media use is associated… Read More »