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05 Sep

Cellphone Use and Heart Disease – The Link Looks Real, According to a New Study

A new study finds people who use their cellphone on a regular basis are more likely to be diagnosed with coronary heart disease, atrial fibrillation, heart failure and stroke. Poor sleep and mental distress linked to cellphone use may play a role.

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04 Sep
No Link Between Cellphone Use, Brain Cancer, Major Report Finds

No Link Between Cellphone Use, Brain Cancer, Major Report Finds

In news that should reassure folks glued to their cellphones all day, a new international review finds no link between cellphone use and brain cancer.

Commissioned by the World Health Organization (WHO), the review included 11 experts from 10 countries who sifted through...

04 Sep
Could Your Cellphone Be Harming Your Heart?

Could Your Cellphone Be Harming Your Heart?

Your cellphone might be harming your heart, a new study warns.

People who regularly use a cellphone have a higher risk of heart disease, r...

22 Aug
More Screen Time for Babies Could Slow Development

More Screen Time for Babies Could Slow Development

Too much screen time can lead to developmental delays in babies, researchers say.

When 1-year-olds viewed screens for more than four hours a day, they had delays in communication and problem-solving skills when assessed at ages 2 and 4, according to a new study published...

09 Aug
Study Confirms it: Texting While Walking Is Dangerous

Study Confirms it: Texting While Walking Is Dangerous

It seems obvious that texting and walking can be a dangerous duo, but now a new Australian study offers solid evidence of the dangers.

Emergency room doctors Dr. Michael Levine and

05 Jun
Does Your Kid Need a Summer Vacation From Smartphones?

Does Your Kid Need a Summer Vacation From Smartphones?

Summer vacation has begun for some families and screen use may already feel like too much.

A psychiatrist from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston offers some tips for making sure smartphones and tablets are put to good use and not used to excess.

30 May
One Key to Good Sleep for Teens: No Social Media at Bedtime

One Key to Good Sleep for Teens: No Social Media at Bedtime

Teens need their sleep, and a new study sheds light on one way to help them get it: Keep cellphones and screens out of the bedroom.

"Getting enough sleep is crucial for teenagers because it helps their body and mind grow and develop properly,"said lead author

03 Apr
Half of U.S. Drivers Say They Often Use Cellphones Behind the Wheel

Half of U.S. Drivers Say They Often Use Cellphones Behind the Wheel

Texting and driving can be deadly. Holding your phone in your hand to talk and surfing the internet while behind the wheel is dangerous, too.

This is widely known, but a new survey

17 Feb
Scrolling, Staring at Screens Could Give You 'Tech Neck'

Scrolling, Staring at Screens Could Give You 'Tech Neck'

If you spend hours a day scrolling on your smartphone or tablet, you might get "tech neck."

"Humans are upright creatures, and our bodies aren't designed to look down for long periods of time, which puts extra pressure on the cervical spine,"said

07 Dec
1 in 10 Teens Have Sexted, Many See Porn by 6th Grade: Study

1 in 10 Teens Have Sexted, Many See Porn by 6th Grade: Study

A high number of preteens and teens in the United States have viewed pornography and many have also sent or received nude or seminude photos -- sexting -- over their smartphones, a new study reveals.

"The prevalence rates we found in this study suggest that school coun...

10 Nov
Your Smartphone Is a Haven for Allergens

Your Smartphone Is a Haven for Allergens

That smartphone in your hand could be triggering your allergies, a new study by an 18-year-old high school student suggests.

A science fair project by Hana Ruran, of Hopkinton, Mass., found that cellphones are often loaded with cat and dog allergens, bacteria and fungi. ...

07 Oct
Speeding, Texting a Dangerous Duo for Many Teen Drivers: Study

Speeding, Texting a Dangerous Duo for Many Teen Drivers: Study

Danger on the road: Speeding and texting while driving are two common but risky behaviors among teens, a new study finds.

Among teen drivers...

30 Aug
With Smartwatch, Cardiac Rehab at Home May Work Best

With Smartwatch, Cardiac Rehab at Home May Work Best

A new smartwatch could be a key player in preventing heart attacks among people suffering from risky heart conditions, a new study claims.

Using the smartwatch to track their heart health, patients in a home-based

17 Aug
Can Your Smartphone Spot a Narrowed Neck Artery?

Can Your Smartphone Spot a Narrowed Neck Artery?

A smartphone video could detect a blocked blood vessel in your neck that could cause a stroke, a new study suggests.

The American Heart Association says videos may provide a non-invasive way to screen people who are at risk of stroke.

Nearly 87% of strokes are the...

18 Jul
Half of Parents Don't Realize Impact of Screens on Kids' Vision

Half of Parents Don't Realize Impact of Screens on Kids' Vision

Most parents are overlooking simple steps to protect their kids' eyes from overexposure to electronic screens, a new nationwide poll shows.

One in 7 respondents said their 3- to 18-year-olds haven't had a vision test in two years. Yet half of respondents acknowledged tha...

27 Jun
Muting Your Phone May Cause More Stress, Not Less

Muting Your Phone May Cause More Stress, Not Less

Are you plagued by FOMO -- "fear of missing out"? Then silencing your smartphone may not be the stress-buster you think it is.

That's the takeaway from a new study that found many folks check their ph...

19 Apr
Can Wearables Track the Severity of COVID Symptoms?

Can Wearables Track the Severity of COVID Symptoms?

Fitness trackers can tell you how well you're sleeping, how fast you're walking and, of course, how many steps you've taken.

But during the pandemic, researchers have also investigated the ability of smart watches to help detect COVID-19 or provide data on recovery.
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08 Apr
Do You Really Need That Nose Job? Selfies Distort Facial Features, Study Shows

Do You Really Need That Nose Job? Selfies Distort Facial Features, Study Shows

With the advent of smartphones came the rise of selfies, shared daily by "like"-seeking millions across social media.

But a small new study suggests that, unlike photos taken with regular cameras, smartphone selfies distort facial features in a not-so-flattering way. And...

01 Mar
Alexa Will Soon Put Users in Touch With Telehealth Doctors

Alexa Will Soon Put Users in Touch With Telehealth Doctors

Alexa can already play your favorite song or tell you whether it is going to rain, but soon you may also be able to tell the popular voice assistant to contact a doctor for health issues.

The service from Amazon and telemedicine provider

14 Feb
Apps Can Help Keep Older Folks Healthy - But Most Don't Use Them

Apps Can Help Keep Older Folks Healthy - But Most Don't Use Them

Mobile health apps can help older Americans but only about four in 10 use them, and those most likely to benefit are least likely to take advantage of them, a new survey reveals.

Health apps monitor everything from calories and exercise to blood pressure and blood sugar ...

31 Jan
Screens Near Bedtime Bad for Preschoolers' Sleep

Screens Near Bedtime Bad for Preschoolers' Sleep

It's crucial to keep preschoolers away from screens and other sources of light in the hour before bedtime if you want them to get a good night's sleep, researchers say.

That's because even a little bit of light exposure can trigger a sharp drop in the sleep-promoting hor...

03 Jan
Telemedicine as Good as In-Person for Many Health Conditions: Review

Telemedicine as Good as In-Person for Many Health Conditions: Review

Chatting with your doctor via video about your health issues works just as well as an in-person office visit, at least when it comes to managing chronic illnesses, a new review suggests.

Replacing office visits with video checkups delivered results that were just as effe...

23 Dec
Parents Underestimate How Much Time Teens Spent Online During Pandemic

Parents Underestimate How Much Time Teens Spent Online During Pandemic

Parents, think you have a good handle on how much time your teens are spending on social media?

Don't bet on it. New research suggests your best guesstimate is likely way off.

Parents significantly underestimated their teens' social media use -- especially girls' -...

14 Dec
Online Programs, Phone Apps Can Help Treat Depression

Online Programs, Phone Apps Can Help Treat Depression

People with depression symptoms might find some help from online programs or smartphone apps -- but the human component remains key, a new research review suggests.

Not everyone with depress...

18 Nov
Reminder Apps on Smartphones May Help in Early Dementia

Reminder Apps on Smartphones May Help in Early Dementia

Despite stereotypes about seniors and technology, a small study suggests that older adults in the early stages of dementia can use smartphone apps as memory aids.

The researchers found that older people with mild impairments in memory and thinking were not only able to l...

02 Nov
U.S. Adolescents' Daily Screen Time Doubled During Pandemic

U.S. Adolescents' Daily Screen Time Doubled During Pandemic

As teens dramatically stepped up their screen time during COVID-19 lockdowns, their well-being took a hit, a new study reveals.

Recreational screen time among U.S. teens doubled from before the pandemic to nearly eight hours per day during the pandemic, according to the ...

27 Sep
Smartphone Apps May Aid in Heart Attack Recovery

Smartphone Apps May Aid in Heart Attack Recovery

After a heart attack, a smartwatch app may help keep patients from being hospitalized again, researchers say.

The app helps patients keep track of medications and make lifestyle changes. It may also reduce rehospitalization in the month after discharge by half, according...

26 Aug
Smart Phones, Watches Can Mess With Implanted Pacemakers

Smart Phones, Watches Can Mess With Implanted Pacemakers

Do you have an implanted defibrillator or pacemaker? Try keeping your smart watch or smart phone a few inches away from them.

New research from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration finds that your phone or watch could interfere with implanted heart devices.

B...

23 Aug
Too Much Screen Time Could Raise Your Odds for Stroke

Too Much Screen Time Could Raise Your Odds for Stroke

You've heard the warnings about kids who are forever glued to their screens, but all that screen time can have devastating health effects for grown-ups.

If you're under 60, too much time using a computer, watching TV or reading could boost your risk for a stroke, Canadia...

16 Aug
More 'Green Time,' Less Screen Time Boosts Kids' Mental Health

More 'Green Time,' Less Screen Time Boosts Kids' Mental Health

Want to see a temperamental tween or teen act happier?

The formula is simple, a large international study suggests.

"Screen time should be replaced by 'green time' for optimizing the well-being of our kids," said study author Asad Khan, an associate professor in bi...

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