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Some Helix Charter High School students take a break from classes to spend time on their cell phones during the lunch hour. (Photo by Lauren Knuth) Social media is rapidly changing lives. The effects ...

Australia’s experiment is the first of its kind, but the evidence from alcohol, drug, and other bans is promising.

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Social networks exploit young people's vulnerability and actually help boost certain disorders that they are prone to ...

With the advent of the internet and smartphones, social media has become an important part of the lives of people of all ages. It's no longer just a source of entertainment, but is deeply influencing ...

Spain joins a growing list of countries, like Australia and France, that have moved to curb kids’ social media access.

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When Australia enacted a national law last week banning social media use for children under 16, it became one of the first ...

If you've ever closed a social media app feeling strangely drained or physically off, it's not your imagination. Daily ...

Several major social media companies are facing a landmark trial in Los Angeles over claims their platforms cause addiction ...