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‘Does smartphone exposure cause brain cancer?’: Ask a doctor

September 13, 2024

‘Does smartphone exposure cause brain cancer?’: Ask a doctor

Neurosurgeon Dr. Paul Saphier and tech expert Scott Dylan debunk the idea that exposure to cell phones can cause brain cancer, sharing the reasons with Fox News Digital.

Slashing screen time for mental health: Carlos Whittaker shares his unplugged journey

September 11, 2024

Slashing screen time for mental health: Carlos Whittaker shares his unplugged journey

Author Carlos Whittaker spent seven weeks without his phone in 2022. He discovered many things about himself and about the world around him that he had been missing which are detailed in his new book.

Cellphone bans in some states' public schools take effect as experts point out pros and cons

August 25, 2024

Cellphone bans in some states' public schools take effect as experts point out pros and cons

Some lawmakers are pushing for state-wide cellphone bans in schools, with some districts setting their own policies ahead of the upcoming school year. A pediatric psychologist offered insights.

Limit of 3 hours of weekly screen time for kids has ‘positive effect’ on behavior, mental health: study

August 11, 2024

Limit of 3 hours of weekly screen time for kids has ‘positive effect’ on behavior, mental health: study

Kids between 4 and 17 who limited their screen time to three hours per week showed improvements in mental health, emotional regulation and behavior, a new Denmark study found.

Virginia school district launches pilot no cellphone policy using magnetic pouch that blocks signal

August 4, 2024

Virginia school district launches pilot no cellphone policy using magnetic pouch that blocks signal

The Fairfax County Public Schools is launching a pilot program for several schools to prohibit students' cellphone access during the school day.

Kids and smartphones: How young is too young? Experts reveal important recommendations

July 29, 2024

Kids and smartphones: How young is too young? Experts reveal important recommendations

When is the best time to get your child their own smartphone? Parenting experts Dr. Joshua Stein and Titania Jordan advise parents on how to make the best decision for their family.

Mark SooHoo on delaying smartphones until 8th grade:' Let kids be kids'

July 6, 2024

Mark SooHoo on delaying smartphones until 8th grade:' Let kids be kids'

Wait Until 8th's Mark SooHoo discusses the group's movement, the impact of smartphones on kids and weighs in on schools looking to limit cell phone use.

Arizona teacher quits over students' smartphone addictions: 'They can't put it away'

May 28, 2024

Arizona teacher quits over students' smartphone addictions: 'They can't put it away'

Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt joins 'Fox & Friends' to discuss the addictive nature of smartphones, urging parents to enforce 'phone-free' time.

21-year-old whose speech was impaired by tumor has voice replicated through AI smartphone app

May 13, 2024

21-year-old whose speech was impaired by tumor has voice replicated through AI smartphone app

Lexi Bogan lost her voice after doctors removed a tumor near her brain. In April, she regained her voice through an AI-generated clone trained on a snippet of her teenage voice.

No more missed alarms: How to crank up your iPhone’s alarm volume

May 12, 2024

No more missed alarms: How to crank up your iPhone’s alarm volume

Before adjusting the alarm volume on your iPhone, make sure your phone's software is updated. Change the alarm volume by entering settings.