Oral cancer (OC) has become increasingly prevalent in recent years, making it one of the most often occurring types of cancer in patients. The clinical identification of OC is usually a time-consuming procedure, and the outlook for individuals with OC is generally unfavorable, as no particular biomarkers have been established to far. The main risk factors linked to OC are high levels of tobacco and alcohol intake, together with a reduced occurrence of viral infections, such as human papillomavirus.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSkin cancer is the most common new cancer among Caucasians. This cancer has different types, of which non-melanoma skin cancer is the most common type. Various factors affect this disease, one of which is viral infections, including HPV.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe COVID-19 pandemic (and its aftermath) highlights a critical need to communicate health information effectively to the global public. Given that subtle differences in information framing can have meaningful effects on behavior, behavioral science research highlights a pressing question: Is it more effective to frame COVID-19 health messages in terms of potential losses (e.g.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe COVID-19 pandemic has increased negative emotions and decreased positive emotions globally. Left unchecked, these emotional changes might have a wide array of adverse impacts. To reduce negative emotions and increase positive emotions, we tested the effectiveness of reappraisal, an emotion-regulation strategy that modifies how one thinks about a situation.
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