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Banning screens is often not an option. So Science News spoke with experts studying screen use and addiction in teens to help families navigate this complex issue.

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Across the U.S., the mental health crisis among teenage girls—especially girls of color—is escalating at alarming rates. According to the CDC, nearly 1 in 3 teen girls seriously considered attempting ...

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With smartphone addiction a growing problem among US teens, one solution being tried is digital detox summer camps, where ...

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A troubling new report from the CDC should motivate states to do what Congress hasn’t — protect minors from the ill effects of social-media platforms by requiring age verification and banning data ...

Discover a study that links childhood screen time to adolescent depression through poor sleep and changes in brain structure.