I research the harm that can come to teenagers on social media. I don’t support a ban

The appeal of a ban lies in its simplicity. But complex social problems rarely yield to simple technological solutions.

Social media addiction’s surprising challenger? Anti-doomscrolling influencers

With billions of active users across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and other social media platforms, cutting down on screen time ...

Meta wants to block data about social media use, mental health in child safety trial

As Meta heads to trial in the state of New Mexico for allegedly failing to protect minors from sexual exploitation, the ...

Meta, TikTok and other social media CEOs testify before Senate committee on child exploitation

The CEOs of Meta, TikTok, X and other social media companies are testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee about child ...
Medicine Buffalo

Researchers say funding is critical to understanding the effects of social media

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Understanding the effects of a constantly changing social media landscape has grown more challenging with potential federal policy changes that would limit the funding required to ...
Medical News Today

What to know about social media and eating disorders, and when to see a doctor

There is no single cause of eating disorders. However, research suggests that social media may sometimes be a contributing factor, as some content on social media platforms can promote thinness and ...