New research shows social media use drives depressive symptoms in preteens. As rates of depression and suicide among young ...

From dangerous diet tips to disinformation, cyberbullying to hate speech, the glut of online content harmful to children ...

The real dangers of social media aren't just about algorithms or trolls—they're about the blind spots in your own mind.

Elon Musk Buying Twitter Prompts WHO Warning On Covid Misinformation As billionaire Elon Musk nears a potential deal to buy Twitter Inc., a World Health Organization official warned of the dangers of ...

This fall, researchers from The University of Texas at Arlington will launch an ambitious study to explore how teens' ...

What starts as an innocent moment of sharing personal milestones on social media can quickly spiral into a ...

The Toronto Catholic District School Board, along with some emergency responders, are warning parents about "dangerous" ...

TUESDAY, May 27, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy is urging lawmakers to take stronger ...

Murthy called on Congress to implement “real safety standards” for social media platforms, including issuing warning labels for them “so that parents and kids are aware of the risks.” ...

But, while critics say these virtual bots may be accessible and convenient, they also lack human empathy, and could put some who are in crisis mode at risk ... a social media personality and ...

However, kids prone to depression weren’t drawn to social media THURSDAY, May 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Social media does indeed appear to be making kids more prone to depression ...

While social media can provide educational content, it can also provide health misinformation. To optimize benefits while minimizing health risks, we encourage teens to be mindful and intentional ...