Heavy use of smartphones, internet, and many social media platforms can have debilitating effects on our neural processing, ...

The research found little evidence that time spent on social media or frequent gaming causes mental health problems in ...

Whether reconnecting with old friends, sharing life's milestones with loved ones or networking among work colleagues, social media has become indispensable for many adults and can be both a convenient ...

Editorial Note: We earn a commission from partner links on Forbes Advisor. Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. In 2024, internet usage made a significant migration from ...

As screen media becomes increasingly prevalent in the lives of young children, navigating its multifaceted impact is ...

I have four kids − three teenagers and a preteen. And I've banned them from using (most) social media. Social media is addictive and exposes kids to an array of distractions and vices. I just don't ...

For the latest survey data on social media and tech use among teens, see “Teens, Social Media and AI Chatbots 2025.” Public health experts, lawmakers and parents have cautioned about the effects of ...

Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy said the threat social media poses to children requires urgent action, and he demanded Congress to put a label on the apps as it does with cigarettes and alcohol. “The ...

Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco have found a link between use of social media by pre-teens and future depression. The study, published this week in the American Medical ...