HIV/Aids Linked To Social Media

The Department of Health (DOH) recently released a study indicating the HIV/AIDS cases are escalating and it was found that social networking is a contributing factor to this increase in HIV cases.

The study, entitled “OSN (online social network) Use and Risks for HIV and other Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) among men Having Sex with Men (MSM),” was done from Sept 1 t Nov. 4 by a team of epidemiologists from the DOH led by Dr. Jovin Maestro.

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Afghans Are Embracing Social Media

Ten years after the fall of the Taliban, who banned modern technology as un-Islamic, the use of social media in Afghanistan is booming as politicians, warlords and even militants rush to get their message across.

The hardline Islamists who ruled Afghanistan from 1996 to 2001 and forbade the use of the Internet, deeming it a Western propaganda tool, now regularly use Twitter to promote their ideas and boast about attacks on NATO forces.

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Lin joins Facebook as a member with Timeline-enabled Profile

Jeremy Lin fans can’t get enough of the NBA’s newest superstar on social media. Now they can get even more than before.

On Monday morning, Lin joined Facebook as a member with a Timeline-enabled profile. Check it out here.

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From chatroom to bedroom

Social media has inadvertently aided the spread of the HIV in the Philippines according to an ongoing study by the Department of Health (DOH).

Health Assistant Secretary Dr. Eric Tayag revealed that social media use contributed to increased sexual activity and heightened risk of HIV transmission.

The completion of the study, according to Tayag, will enable DOH to understand and address the problem.

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Meet the 18 people behind your favorite social media accounts

For brands, social media is a relatively new marketing platform that has grown exponentially over the past few years. And investing in social media now has never been more important, as experts say social media is on target to be a $30 billion industry (per year) by 2015.

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Social Media Advice You Need to Follow

Three years ago social media was new and shiny. It was newsworthy just to be a small business using Twitter, or to have a well-written corporate blog.

Now you’re the odd man out if you don’t have a Twitter account. It’s no longer newsworthy to just use social media – you need to have a creative twist that sets you apart. 

If your social media efforts are stalled, here’s some advice on how to take them to the next level:

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