Diseases
Research conducted at the University of Oslo has identified a complex relationship between screen use and adolescent mental health, suggesting that both high and low screen use may reflect underlying mental health vulnerabilities. The study analyzed data from 23,790 adolescents and found that spending more than 3-4 hours a
Diseases
Research conducted in Ambon, Indonesia, has found a significant correlation between social media addiction and poor mental health among adolescents. The study, published in the Biology, Medicine & Natural Product Chemistry journal, analyzed the behavior of 336 young people aged 13-18 who actively used social media. The findings revealed that
Diseases
Research from Korea University has explored the complex relationship between social engagement and mental health in older adults. Investigators analyzed data from 6,762 individuals aged 65 and older, using 7 waves of the Korean Longitudinal Study of Aging. They examined whether the mental health effects of entering and exiting
Musicians
Limp Bizkit's longtime bassist and founding member Sam Rivers has passed away at the age of 48, as confirmed by the band in an emotional statement shared on social media. Rivers, who was battling serious health issues, had previously stepped away from the band in 2015 due to
Youth
The trend of teenagers and young adults misusing common over-the-counter antihistamines, including diphenhydramine, began on TikTok in 2020 and has since expanded to other social media platforms. The "Benadryl Challenge" encourages users to ingest high doses of diphenhydramine to induce hallucinations or get "high." Researchers have
Youth
Social media influencers have a profound impact on their followers, shaping their perceptions of success, self-worth, and consumption. A recent study by researchers at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia investigated the influence of materialistic messages promoted by lifestyle influencers on their followers' emotions, self-concept, and consumer behavior. The study found that
Youth
Recent research suggests that even minimal social media use in preteens can have insidious effects on their cognitive abilities, including lower literacy and poor memories. A study published in JAMA found that preteens who used social media, even in small amounts, performed lower on reading and vocabulary tests compared to
Youth
Tribal nations have turned their sights on Big Tech, suing Meta, the owner and operator of Facebook and Instagram, for its role in harming Tribal youth through addictive social media platforms and deceptive marketing practices. This recent development comes on the heels of the Ninth Circuit's decision in
Youth
In a significant victory for children and families, California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed two landmark bills to protect kids and teens from the risks associated with social media and age-inappropriate online material. Assembly Bill 56, which requires warning labels on social media platforms, and Assembly Bill 1043, which implements
Youth
Young people in Greater Manchester are increasingly being targeted by criminals who are using QR codes, websites, and social media to sell drugs, making it harder for law enforcement to trace and seize the illicit substances. The Serious and Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) of the Greater Manchester Police has warned
Youth
Liberal Democrats are pushing for the placement of health warnings on social media apps to protect children from the documented risks of excessive use. Victoria Collins, the Lib Dem science and technology spokesperson, will propose this idea in a speech to the party's conference, stating that addictive social
Kirk, Charlie
The explosive backlash against Jimmy Kimmel's monologue on his late-night show was fueled by a small group of influential voices online, including Elon Musk, right-wing media outlets, and conservative politicians like Brendan Carr, the FCC chairman. The outrage began to gain traction on Tuesday morning, with a muted
