Researchers are only just beginning to piece together the complex ways that technology affects young minds, but a new study raises some serious concerns. A paper published this week in the Journal of ...

Social media algorithms driven by AI shape far more than what appears on our screens, including how we think, feel, and ...

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently released updated guidelines on digital ecosystems for children and ...

The nation’s largest pediatrician group warns that setting limits on screen time isn't enough to make digital media a healthier, safer place for children.

There may be a link between social media use during early adolescence and lower cognitive performance, a new study suggests. The study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association ...

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