The Hateful Algorithm: Do Lots of Evil and Get Richly Rewarded. Contrary to the “do no evil” motto, social media companies can, at times, amplify political divisions and hatred.

Parents, scientists and the surgeon general are worried. But there isn’t even a shared definition of what social media is. By Claire Cain Miller There have been increasingly loud public warnings ...

Teens say social media stresses them out. Here's how they're breaking the habit : Shots - Health News Many parents are worried about their kids losing themselves for hours on their phones.

The impact of social media on young people’s mental health and well-being is a growing topic of concern among parents, educators, health care professionals and regulators. And now, nearly half ...

For the first time, the American Psychological Association has issued recommendations for guiding teenager's use of social media. The advisory, released Tuesday, is aimed at teens, parents ...

The emergence of social media has birthed a new generation of entrepreneurs who are utilizing the platforms to build thriving businesses, invest in promising ventures and create new opportunities ...

Social media can have serious impacts on mental health, especially for teenagers, including anxiety, depression and more. But it's not all bad.

Bipartisan group of senators push social media bill. Sens. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, Tom Cotton, R-Ark., Chris Murphy, D-Conn., and Katie Britt, R-Ala, introduced the Protecting Kids on Social Media ...

U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy is calling for stronger guidelines for social media use among children and teens, pointing to a growing body of research that the platforms may pose what he ...

If you think social media negatively impacts your mental health, be intentional about how much you're logging on. Try setting screen time limits or set a schedule that outlines when you would ...

Technically, the major social media companies require users to be older than 12. But that rule is routinely ignored. Almost 40 percent of American children ages 8 to 12 use social media, according ...