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Early Smartphone Use Linked to Increased Mental Health Issues in Youth
A global study of 100,000 young adults found that smartphone use before age 13 is linked to increased mental health issues like suicidal thoughts and aggression, particularly impacting girls. Researchers recommend age restrictions and regulation similar to alcohol and tobacco.
Early Smartphone Use Linked to Increased Mental Health Issues in Youth
A global study of 100,000 young adults found that smartphone use before age 13 is linked to increased mental health issues like suicidal thoughts and aggression, particularly impacting girls. Researchers recommend age restrictions and regulation similar to alcohol and tobacco.
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60% Bias Score


School Smartphone Experiment Reveals Positive Effects on Student Well-being
A three-week experiment at Ecclesfield Secondary School in South Yorkshire saw 36 participants swap smartphones for basic phones, resulting in reduced anxiety, improved sleep, and increased family interaction, challenging the pervasive influence of smartphones on young people's lives.
School Smartphone Experiment Reveals Positive Effects on Student Well-being
A three-week experiment at Ecclesfield Secondary School in South Yorkshire saw 36 participants swap smartphones for basic phones, resulting in reduced anxiety, improved sleep, and increased family interaction, challenging the pervasive influence of smartphones on young people's lives.
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48% Bias Score


Dutch Experts Urge Age Limits on Smartphones and Social Media for Children
More than 1400 Dutch doctors, scientists, and experts are calling for age restrictions on smartphone and social media use for children, proposing a minimum age of 14 for smartphones and 16 for social media due to concerns about the negative effects on their physical and mental health, mirroring a si...
Dutch Experts Urge Age Limits on Smartphones and Social Media for Children
More than 1400 Dutch doctors, scientists, and experts are calling for age restrictions on smartphone and social media use for children, proposing a minimum age of 14 for smartphones and 16 for social media due to concerns about the negative effects on their physical and mental health, mirroring a si...
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52% Bias Score


UK Smartphone Bill Watered Down Amidst Ministerial Opposition
A UK bill aimed at reducing children's smartphone use has been significantly weakened, replacing proposed bans on devices and higher age limits for social media with a year-long review of screen-based harms by chief medical officers, due to ministerial opposition and lobbying by technology firms.
UK Smartphone Bill Watered Down Amidst Ministerial Opposition
A UK bill aimed at reducing children's smartphone use has been significantly weakened, replacing proposed bans on devices and higher age limits for social media with a year-long review of screen-based harms by chief medical officers, due to ministerial opposition and lobbying by technology firms.
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56% Bias Score


Study Shows High School Students Spend Significant Time on Phones During School; States Consider Legislation
A Seattle Children's Hospital study found that 25% of high school students spend over two hours daily on their phones during school, prompting states like Colorado to consider legislation limiting student cellphone use during school hours.
Study Shows High School Students Spend Significant Time on Phones During School; States Consider Legislation
A Seattle Children's Hospital study found that 25% of high school students spend over two hours daily on their phones during school, prompting states like Colorado to consider legislation limiting student cellphone use during school hours.
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48% Bias Score

Early Smartphone Use Linked to Poorer Mental Health in Children
A study of almost 2 million people across 163 countries revealed a correlation between smartphone use before age 13 and negative mental health outcomes in children, including suicidal thoughts, poor emotional regulation, and low self-esteem, prompting calls for global restrictions on smartphone acce...

Early Smartphone Use Linked to Poorer Mental Health in Children
A study of almost 2 million people across 163 countries revealed a correlation between smartphone use before age 13 and negative mental health outcomes in children, including suicidal thoughts, poor emotional regulation, and low self-esteem, prompting calls for global restrictions on smartphone acce...
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52% Bias Score

Dutch Experts Urge Age Limits on Smartphones and Social Media
More than 1,400 Dutch medical and scientific experts urge age limits on smartphones (14) and social media (16) due to concerns about children's physical and mental health, contrasting with the Dutch government's December 2024 decision against such limits, while Australia implemented a ban on social ...

Dutch Experts Urge Age Limits on Smartphones and Social Media
More than 1,400 Dutch medical and scientific experts urge age limits on smartphones (14) and social media (16) due to concerns about children's physical and mental health, contrasting with the Dutch government's December 2024 decision against such limits, while Australia implemented a ban on social ...
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48% Bias Score

Dutch Movement Delays Smartphone Use for Children Until Age 14
In the Netherlands, nearly 15,000 children from over 2,000 schools have signed a pact, initiated by parents, to avoid smartphones until age 14, reflecting growing global concerns about technology's impact on child development.

Dutch Movement Delays Smartphone Use for Children Until Age 14
In the Netherlands, nearly 15,000 children from over 2,000 schools have signed a pact, initiated by parents, to avoid smartphones until age 14, reflecting growing global concerns about technology's impact on child development.
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56% Bias Score

Apple Strengthens Parental Controls on iPhones Amid Rising Smartphone Use Among Children
In 2024, 69.6% of Spanish children (10-15) used smartphones; Apple's enhanced parental controls, including content filtering, usage limits, and location tracking, aim to address parental concerns, complemented by promoting open communication between parents and children.

Apple Strengthens Parental Controls on iPhones Amid Rising Smartphone Use Among Children
In 2024, 69.6% of Spanish children (10-15) used smartphones; Apple's enhanced parental controls, including content filtering, usage limits, and location tracking, aim to address parental concerns, complemented by promoting open communication between parents and children.
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40% Bias Score

Australia and Spain lead global efforts to regulate children's screen time
Australia and Spain are implementing new laws to regulate children's access to social media and smartphones, prompted by growing concerns over screen time, mental health, and well-being; these initiatives involve age restrictions, parental controls, and public awareness campaigns, alongside grassroo...

Australia and Spain lead global efforts to regulate children's screen time
Australia and Spain are implementing new laws to regulate children's access to social media and smartphones, prompted by growing concerns over screen time, mental health, and well-being; these initiatives involve age restrictions, parental controls, and public awareness campaigns, alongside grassroo...
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40% Bias Score
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