Children who own smartphones by age 12 are at higher risk of lack of sleep, obesity and depression, a new study published ...

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A new study on smartphone use and its effect on adolescents’ health may be one more reason parents should hold off on getting their kids the devices.

The definition of a safe phone varies between manufacturers. Some companies believe safety means stripping away nearly all ...

New research links earlier smartphone access to higher risks of depression, poor sleep, and obesity in kids, underscoring why ...

Critics say phones ruin children’s attention spans and are causing a mental health crisis. But what if phones are not actually all that bad for kids? A new study from the University of South Florida ...

Experts warn that giving kids smartphones too early can increase risks of depression, poor sleep and obesity. Research shows ...

New research found that smartphone usage in children led to higher risk of poorer mental health across several categories.

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Former Facebook and Yahoo security executive Alex Stamos has eight recommended rules for raising kids in the age of smartphones and social media.Steve Jennings/Getty Images for TechCrunch Facebook's ...