Exclusive: Millennium Cohort’s finding raises questions about why a large proportion has a difficult relationship with social media https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2024/jan/02/social-media-addiction-teenagers-study-phones Almost half of British teenagers say they feel addicted to social media, according to findings that come amid mounting pressure for big tech companies to be held accountable for the impact of their platforms on users. The finding, from the Millenniu

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed bill prohibiting social media platforms from providing addictive feeds to kids. Written by Katie Scott Updated on September 30, 2024 https://tech.co/news/california-social-media-addiction-kids-lawCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom has signed bill that will prohibit social media platforms from knowingly providing addictive feeds to minors without parental consent. The new law will take effect in 2027 and will completely change how m

By Dennis Thompson MONDAY, June 17, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Nicotine pouches might be less harmful than smoking or chewing tobacco, but they still pose an addiction risk to users, a new review finds. These pouches are filled with crystallized nicotine, and are placed between the gums and lips, researchers said. They are sold in various flavors and nicotine strengths. The pouches differ from Snus, which are used the same way but contain actual tobacco instead of crystallized