New USF study will track social, digital media use in children over more than two decades
Researchers in the Tampa Bay area are studying how digital and social media shape people from childhood to adulthood.
Researchers begin first lifespan study on the effects of digital media use among young people
A groundbreaking new study conducted by the University of South Florida will track young people through 2050 to learn more ...
There is reliable evidence social media harms young people—debates about it are a misdirection
The Australian government is developing legislation that will ban children under 16 from social media. There has been a huge ...
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Threats to children from anti-vax views, Plan B with higher BMI, a dim view of tech bans for teen mental health
Today's health news includes understanding Plan B's efficacy for people with higher BMIs, disparities in infant mortality, ...
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Parents Welcome Instagram Teen Accounts Amid Online Safety Worries
Social media platforms are trying to make online spaces safer for kids. Parents are pleased, but there's still more to do.
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Smart Social Media Use Reduces Teen Stress
A balanced approach, teaching intentional engagement, provided benefits like lower loneliness and improved social support.
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Tech and social media bans alone cannot fix teen mental health
You’re probably not worried about the role that Strava is playing in the teen mental health crisis. But you should be. Strava ...
Australia will require social media platforms to act to prevent online harm to users
Australia plans to require social media platforms to act to prevent online harms to users such as bullying, predatory behavior and algorithms pushing destructive content ...