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Almost 10% of parents in the UK report that their children have faced online threats, which can include intimidation over intimate photos and the exposure of…
The online gaming platform Roblox is set to restrict interactions between children and adults, as well as older teenagers, starting next month. This decision comes in…
Vaccination against covid-19 is safer than infection Juan Monino/Getty Images Recent findings highlight that vaccinating children is more beneficial than exposing them to the coronavirus. A…
Meta has introduced a feature enabling parents to limit their children’s interactions with its AI character chatbot, addressing concerns over inappropriate dialogues. The company will implement…
Instagram is set to implement a PG-13 style rating system to enhance parental control over their teens’ interactions on the platform. Owned by Meta, Instagram will…
When the Australian Christian College, a secondary school situated in Melbourne’s Casey suburb, enforced a mobile phone ban, it was driven by numerous factors. There was…
w Last month, right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk was killed, and videos of his shooting quickly circulated on social media. Nowadays, anyone with a smartphone can access…
Complex problem solving can arise sooner in child development than previously believedPlusOnevector/Alamy Research reveals that four-year-olds can devise efficient strategies for complex challenges, such as independently…
Combination Asthma Inhalers are likely the best treatment choice for individuals of all ages sbdigit/getty images Inhalers, providing both immediate and long-term relief, are already the…
Approximately 8,000 names, photos, and addresses of children were allegedly taken from the Kido Nursery chain by a group of cybercriminals. According to the BBC, these…
A study spearheaded by whistleblowers from Meta reveals that children and teens are facing online dangers on Instagram, despite the implementation of “highly ineffective” safety features.…
A group of six whistleblowers has reported allegations of a cover-up regarding harm to children from Meta’s virtual reality devices and applications. They assert that the…
Tech firms like Snapchat and Facebook disclosed over 9,600 instances of adults grooming children online within a mere six months last year, averaging around 400 cases…
jOakin Oliver was just 17 when he was tragically shot in his high school hallway. An older student, who had been expelled a few months prior,…
Mitochondria supply energy to cells, yet mutations can lead to defects Nobeastsofierce Science / Alamy Eight young children are believed to be shielded from severe genetic…
oWhen Russia’s invasion of Ukraine commenced, Leksii Sukhorukov’s son was just 12 years old. For months, their family endured trauma and uncertainty. Sukhorukov had to leave…
Afrezza: Inhaled Insulin MannKind Corporation Inhaled insulin, specifically Afrezza, effectively manages blood glucose levels in children with type 1 diabetes, similar to injected insulin. Afrezza is…
A growing number of children are taking breaks from their smartphones to enhance their mental health, personal safety, and focus, according to recent research. Experts emphasize…
The parents of the family were left devastated when their aspirations for change were dashed after they sought to safeguard their children in the Colorado Legislature…
At the Springwood Library in the Blue Mountains, librarians arrive holding cat carriers in each hand. Around 30 children form semicircles. From each carrier, a pair…
O Over the last ten years, Dean has built a robust collection of video games, ranging from mainstream blockbusters to niche favorites. His digital library is…
The “nudifice” app utilizing artificial intelligence to generate explicit sexual images of children is raising alarms, echoing concerns from English children’s commissioners amidst rising fears for…
As of July, social media and other online platforms must block harmful content for children or face severe fines. Online Safety Law requires tech companies to…
The proportion of American children, whose autism spectrum disorder is estimated to have increased in 2022, continues to have a long-term trend. Released data Tuesday, according…
Parents now have the ability to communicate with specific friends on Roblox, an online gaming platform popular among children, or restrict children from playing certain games.…
sWith the introduction of ChatGpt in late 2022, generative artificial intelligence moved from adult users in office settings to college students in campus libraries and even…
Smartphones help kids socialize AYO Production/Shutterstock A study of over 1,500 children suggests that smartphones are beneficial for mental and social well-being unless they begin using…
As children grow, they grow in many ways. Children make mental progress in how they feel, think and act – what scientists call them Cognitive Control.…
wHEN Congress was postponed to the holiday in December. This is a groundbreaking bill aimed at overhauling how technology companies protect the youngest users. The Kids…
Microscopic view of paracetamol crystalsHenri Koskinen/Shutterstock Children who used paracetamol, also known as acetaminophen, during their mother’s pregnancy, are more likely to develop ADHD than those…
Despite the availability of affordable cell phones, parents have new ways to stay connected with their children. However, this development has also sparked debates on screen…
Britain’s Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has reached out to video-sharing platforms like YouTube and TikTok, urging them to prioritize the promotion of high-quality educational content for…
Norway has set a strict minimum age limit of 15 for social media in its efforts to combat tech companies that are deemed harmful to young…
Bold as a Crucifer What effect might it have on adolescents and young children to see the positive expressions on the faces of strangers eating raw…
A warning from Britain’s largest mobile phone operator advises parents against giving smartphones to primary school children. EE recommends supplying children under 11 with old-fashioned or…
The impact of the long corona pandemic appears to vary by ageDamir Cudic/Getty Images Symptoms of long COVID appear to be very different in young children…
I'm an only child. Saying this can sometimes feel like a confession, especially when people well-meaningly respond with, “Oh, you don't see it that way!” Now,…
Reconstruction of a Neanderthal man at the Natural History Museum in Vienna, Austria Neanderthal/Alamy Stock Photo If the interpretation of the fossilized ear bones is correct,…
“Let’s take cell phones out of schools.” “Social media is harmful to teens.” Such messages are being broadcast around the world and appear to have reached…
It has been recognized for many years that smoking is extremely detrimental to health, and stopping smoking or avoiding it altogether is one of the most…