Abstract: Airborne transmittable diseases such as COVID-19 spread from an infected to healthy person when they are in proximity to each other. Epidemiologists suggest that the risk of COVID-19 ...

Former Surgeon General Vivek Murthy is urging parents to limit their children’s use of social media to protect their mental ...

BRUSSELS — The European Union would become a world leader in stopping kids from using social media under a new proposal gaining traction in Brussels. The proposal, which is being spearheaded by Greece ...

Unfortunately, he said he’s noticed the opposite when it comes to social distancing and cohorting ... to escalate a lot quicker now. Most kids, he explained, know the right responses for ...

“Obviously some of the big social media companies are bringing lawsuits against a couple of states that have tried to do this, but I think it’s a step in the right direction.” Kids’ online ...

She likened it to the well-known children’s tale ... about both the virus and what “social distancing” actually is. “It conjures up ideas,” he explained. “Some people think ...

There are age limits on social media, with most platforms already banning under 13-year-olds. However, a recent US study found that 38 percent of children aged eight-12 getting around age restrictions ...

Social media bans miss the point—addressing ... I talk a lot about disconnection, about what our kids are facing today, and in that moment, I was part of the problem.

At the start of social distancing, Pete, Josh and Banana need ... secure — but we’re left with no social circle as our kids develop their own lives. How can I avoid boredom without going ...

I asked ChatGPT to explain Social Security as if I were 12 years old. The AI provided a remarkably clear explanation that adults might find just as helpful as children. ChatGPT started with a ...

Starting January 1, 2026, Virginia limits social media access for minors to one hour per day, seeking to protect their mental well-being amid growing concerns. Virginia has enacted a law banning ...