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Heavy Smartphone Use Tied to Depression, Obesity and Poor Sleep in Early Teens

A JAMA Pediatrics cohort links more than five hours of daily phone use to worse teen health by disrupting sleep, prompting calls for family limits or device controls.

Film Professors Rethink Screenings as Students Tune Out in Class

JAMA Study Finds U.S. Teens Spend About 70 Minutes on Phones During School

JAMA Study Links Rising Preteen Social Media Use to Lower Reading, Vocabulary and Memory Scores

Pew Survey: Parents Struggle With Kids’ Screens, Urge Action From Tech Companies

72% of U.S. Teens Use AI Companion Chatbots as Lawmakers Push for Age Limits

Study Links Rising Preteen Social Media Use to Increased Depression