Heavy use of smartphones, internet, and many social media platforms can have debilitating effects on our neural processing, ...

Increasing social media usage among children has been linked to a decline in cognitive performance. A JAMA study involving 6,554 adolescents aged 9–13 found that those who spent more time on social ...

Don’t want to ditch social media, but feel like it’s taking a toll on your mental health? You might not have to choose. New research from the University of British Columbia suggests that improving ...

Whether reconnecting with old friends, sharing life's milestones with loved ones or networking among work colleagues, social media has become indispensable for many adults and can be both a convenient ...

To better understand which social media platforms Americans use, Pew Research Center surveyed 5,022 U.S. adults from Feb. 5 to June 18, 2025. SSRS conducted this National Public Opinion Reference ...

Using social media platforms for long periods has little to no association with mental health indicators like depression, anxiety and stress, according to new research. However, another recently ...

From the rise of virtual influencers to the convergence of short-form video and UGC, here are six predictions that will shape ...

The beginning of a new calendar year is often accompanied with a fresh set of enthusiastic goals as people stop to reflect on their future and the habits needed to move towards that vision. One ...

ROANOKE, Va. – Parents in Virginia will soon have backup in their efforts to limit their children’s social media usage. A new law, signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin, will restrict children under 16 to ...

Social media has transformed the way people interact with each other and the world. Across the globe, researchers have documented political, social, emotional, and even health implications related to ...

President Donald Trump's plan to require foreign tourists to disclose up to five years of their social media history before entering the United States will have implications for travelers from dozens ...