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Activist Post
activistpost.com > new-data-connects-smartphone-ownership-at-age-12-to-obesity-and-mental-health-concerns

New Data Connects Smartphone Ownership at Age 12 to Obesity and Mental Health Concerns

New Data Connects Smartphone Ownership at Age 12 to Obesity and Mental Health Concerns43+ min ago   (1161+ words) You see the results in subtle ways first " restlessness, heavier reliance on screens for comfort, later bedtimes " but the long-term patterns reveal why this conversation deserves your full attention. Your decisions about device access influence far more than screen habits;…...

The Independent
independent.co.uk > news > health > adhd-symptoms-tns-trigeminal-nerve-b2906437.html

Major UK trial finds popular ADHD device shows no benefit

Major UK trial finds popular ADHD device shows no benefit49+ min ago   (902+ words) Brain stimulation devices have increasingly been promoted as a drug-free option for ADHD At the same time, there is no shortage of new ideas being promoted as solutions. Some are supported by evidence, while others sound promising but rest on…...

Seeking Alpha
seekingalpha.com > news > 4542171-meta-temporarily-freezes-teen-access-to-ai-characters-to-add-more-parental-controls

Meta temporarily freezes teen access to AI characters to add more parental controls (META:NASDAQ)

Meta temporarily freezes teen access to AI characters to add more parental controls (META:NASDAQ)50+ min ago   (114+ words) Founded in 2004, Seeking Alpha is an industry-leading financial research platform powered by one of the world's largest investing communities. We bridge the gap between financial information and actionable insight by providing unrivaled coverage on all asset classes and access to…...

The Age
theage.com.au > politics > victoria > as-children-get-ready-to-return-to-school-more-parents-are-looking-for-help-20260122-p5nw4j.html

As children get ready to return to school, more parents are looking for help

1+ hour, 13+ min ago   (671+ words) January 24, 2026 " 5:30am The spiralling costs of sending children back to school is driving Victorian families to the financial brink, with a year at a "free" public primary school estimated to set parents back more than $2800 this year. The "shame and stigma…...

YourTango
yourtango.com > self > student-takes-bridal-photos-with-phd-dissertation

Student Takes Bridal Photos with Her PhD Dissertation — 'Marriage Isn't The Ultimate Milestone For Everyone"

Student Takes Bridal Photos with Her PhD Dissertation — 'Marriage Isn't The Ultimate Milestone For Everyone"1+ hour, 28+ min ago   (498+ words) Written on Jan 23, 2026 Despite becoming more and more progressive, our culture still expects women to take a back seat. More are joining the workforce than ever before, of course, but the top question they can always plan on being asked…...

The i Paper
inews.co.uk > news > education > four-different-support-tiers-send-children-tracked-digital-passports-4190333

Four different support tiers for SEND children - to be tracked by digital passports

Four different support tiers for SEND children - to be tracked by digital passports1+ hour, 40+ min ago   (910+ words) New details about Labour's radical overhaul of the SEND system reveal EHCPs are expected to be reserved for children with the highest level of need Pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are set to be allocated new "digital…...

CityNews Toronto
toronto.citynews.ca > 01/23/2026 > government-to-bring-forward-online-harms-bill-ai-minister-says

Government to bring forward online harms bill, AI minister says

Government to bring forward online harms bill, AI minister says1+ hour, 42+ min ago   (337+ words) Posted January 23, 2026 1:00 pm. OTTAWA " Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon says the federal government is working on online harms legislation. Solomon says Culture Minister Marc Miller will bring that bill forward. The bill would be separate from privacy legislation Solomon will…...

ARC
atlantaregional.org > news > leadership-engagement > its-time-for-action-on-regions-economic-mobility-challenges

‘It’s Time for Action’ on Region’s Economic Mobility Challenges - ARC

‘It’s Time for Action’ on Region’s Economic Mobility Challenges - ARC1+ hour, 51+ min ago   (487+ words) The report from Harvard University's Opportunity Insights lab is stark: Metro Atlanta ranks dead last " 50 out of 50 " when it comes to upward economic mobility. Put simply, someone who grows up in a low-income household in metro Atlanta has a harder…...

The Economic Times
m.economictimes.com > opinion > et-commentary > britain-us-are-rewriting-junk-food-policy > articleshow > 127313821.cms

Britain, US are rewriting junk food policy

Britain, US are rewriting junk food policy2+ hour, 1+ min ago   (411+ words) Britain and the US are taking decisive action against unhealthy food marketing. Britain banned unhealthy food ads on TV before 9 pm and online. The US Dietary Guidelines now urge reducing processed foods. These moves signal a global shift, recognising that…...

the Guardian
theguardian.com > us-news > 01/23/2026 > scotland-sends-baby-box-to-new-york-after-mayor-mamdani-cites-policy

Scotland sends baby box to New York after mayor Mamdani cites policy

Scotland sends baby box to New York after mayor Mamdani cites policy2+ hour, 11+ min ago   (310+ words) Scottish social justice secretary says pledge for the city shows shared "commitment to tackling child poverty" New York"s new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, has received a baby box from the Scottish government after modelling part of his election campaign on…...