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09/27/2024
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By Laura Harris
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bill prohibiting social media platforms from providing “addictive feeds” to minors without parental consent
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed new legislation that would limit the social media usage of minors in the state. Senate Bill 976, dubbed the Protecting Our Kids from Social Media Addiction Act, would make it unlawful for social media services to provide “addictive feeds” to minors without parental consent. This is being touted as a […]
08/22/2024
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By Olivia Cook
Gen Z blames social media for mental health struggles, yet few are ready to disconnect
A recent survey reveals that three out of four Gen Z individuals with internet access in the United States believe social media negatively impacts their mental health. The survey, which gathered responses from 2,000 Gen Z social media users, found that Instagram and TikTok (both at 20 percent) and Facebook (13 percent) were the platforms most often linked […]
08/07/2024
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By Olivia Cook
Study: Teens with “problematic smartphone use” more likely to experience anxiety and depression
Researchers from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IOPPN) at King’s College London have warned that teenagers who show symptoms of “problematic smartphone use” (PSU) are more likely to experience anxiety and depression. PSU refers to a large range of behaviors and emotions similar to addiction. This includes anxiety or distress when without a phone, difficulty […]
07/18/2024
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By Ethan Huff
Ivermectin found to work against Parkinson’s, depression, chronic pain and more
There is a whole lot more that ivermectin can do than just prevent and treat the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19). In an article posted to his Repurposed Drugs Substack, physician, writer and human rights advocate Justus R. Hope unpacked the latest science on ivermectin, which in addition to fighting viruses, bacteria and cancer also shows unique […]
06/24/2024
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By Olivia Cook
Los Angeles Unified School District implements cellphone and social media ban
The Los Angeles Unified School District’s (LAUSD) board decided to ban cellphones and social media use during school hours – with five board members voting in favor and two against. This ban, which will start in the spring of 2025, extends beyond the previous policy that only restricted phone use during classes and limited social media […]
03/08/2024
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By Laura Harris
DEADLY PRESCRIPTION: Anti-anxiety medication called pregabalin linked to over 3,400 overdose deaths in the U.K. over the last 5 years
A commonly prescribed anti-anxiety medication in the United Kingdom was linked to over 3,400 overdose deaths in the past five years. The drug in question is pregabalin, known by its brand names Alzain, Axalid and Lyrica and was introduced to the U.K. market in 2004 by Pfizer. The drug serves as an anticonvulsant for epilepsy, a […]
02/22/2024
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By Olivia Cook
CDC report: More teens are turning to drugs to deal with stress, anxiety and depression
Teenagers with suspected substance use problems say they turn to drugs because of a crushing need to escape their worries and relax – often while alone, according to research published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). “It might make sense that teens are looking for ways to reduce stress and anxiety because […]
11/16/2023
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
How smartphone addiction affects brain function and mental health
Smartphone addiction has now become a global issue, thanks to the popularity of social media platforms and mobile games. While smartphones can make life easier in many ways, excessive use of smartphones and similar devices has been linked to many health issues. According to a recent study published in Computers in Human Behavior, problematic smartphone use can […]
11/15/2023
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By Arsenio Toledo
Meta intentionally got children and teens ADDICTED to social media to exploit them for profit
Facebook parent company Meta and other major social media companies have intentionally used harmful and aggressive tactics to get users, including children, addicted to social media, leading to a shocking rise in depression and suicide. This is the accusation levied against the Big Tech company several weeks ago by dozens of state attorneys general, who filed […]
10/27/2023
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By Olivia Cook
42 Attorneys general SUE Meta over “highly addictive” social media platforms they say harm young people
In a rare bipartisan push, Republican and Democratic attorneys general from 42 states have sued Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta, accusing the company of designing social media platforms that are deliberately addictive for young people and damaging to their mental health. Of these 42 attorneys general, 33 filed a combined lawsuit in a federal court in northern California. […]
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