Meanwhile, a Los Angeles jury is deliberating a social media addiction lawsuit against Meta and Google. A New Mexico jury has found that Meta endangered children by misleading users about the safety of its platforms. The decision comes after a nearly seven-week trial, resulting in Meta being told to pay $375m in damages. “The jury’s...Read More

As younger teens and children increasingly use Instagram, you may be wondering, like many parents, what the effects could be. You’re not alone. A growing number of parents are worried about the social media giant’s impact on our kids’ mental and emotional health. Despite the fact that you must be 13 to use Instagram, almost...Read More

Tennessee Lawmakers are pushing AI companies to strengthen transparency and safety protocols regarding child safety. Sen. Ken Yager (R-Kingston) and Rep. Jason Zachary (R-Knoxville) introduced the Artificial Intelligence Public Safety and Child Protection Act. Officials said the legislation would require major AI companies to have plans in place to address risks facing children. These safety...Read More

“Trying to educate her at eight years old about what skincare should be like is really difficult when you’ve got influencers who she believes more than anyone else,” Lucy says. “She’s my youngest child and I didn’t think I’d have to worry about her doing skincare and policing skincare at this age. “It feels like...Read More

SANTA FE, N.M. — A New Mexico jury on Tuesday found Meta culpable for failing to protect the state’s teenagers on the digital giant’s platforms and ordered the parent company of Facebook and Instagram to pay a $375 million penalty. The civil penalties were levied for violations of New Mexico’s consumer protection laws, The Albuquerque...Read More

By: Kevin Osterhoudt, MD, MSCE, FAAP, FAACT, FACMT Marijuana (cannabis) is now legal for medical or recreational use in most U.S. states. That means the availability of tempting treats that contain tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana, is on the rise. Unfortunately, so is the unintentional THC poisoning risk these...Read More

(Editorial – Graphic Illustration – MetroCreativeConnection) <!– SHOW ARTICLE –> A group of lawmakers who repeatedly try to earn cheap political points by talking about how precious West Virginia children are to them showed their true colors Saturday in ugly fashion. Legislators had a chance to pass House Bill 5537 — Raylee’s Law, which would...Read More

Individual lawsuits People are filing individual lawsuits against social media companies alleging features of social networking apps caused them or their children to develop mental health issues from overuse. Various features – such as autoscrolling, image filters and notifications – fostered the problematic use of social networking apps which allegedly led to mental health problems...Read More

After hearing more than seven weeks of evidence, a Santa Fe jury took less than two days to decide that Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, prioritized profits over the safety of children who were targeted and exploited on its platforms. The jury set a fine of $375 million, a maximum available of...Read More

If you’re someone who prioritizes wellness and has health-focused New Year’s resolutions, here’s something you might have missed: according to a study published by JAMA Network Open, perfumes and scented products could be silently harming your and your children’s health. These studies are drawing attention to a group of chemicals known as phthalates — chemicals...Read More