'Genes Matter,' Says Scientist Studying Social Media and Mental Health

The data set included information on their social media habits—including number of platforms used, total time spent on social ...

Britney Spears Vanishes From Social Media After 'Breaking Point' Trigged by Kevin Federline's Tell-All Memoir About His Relationship with the Pop Icon

Britney Spears has reportedly stepped back from social media following what insiders describe as a "breaking point" triggered ...

Is social media dead?

For much of the 21st century, our social lives have been shaped, at least in part, on the internet. But in an age of influencers, generative AI, complex algorithms, and politically entangled ...

Social media can cause stress in real life. Our 'digital thermometer' helps track it

Social media has reached more than half (63.9%) of the world's population since it got started in 1996. Social network platforms grew from 970 million users in 2010 to 5.41 billion in July 2025. The ...

DeKalb County suing social media companies for $4.3M over having to deal with disciplinary issues

The county said social media apps like TikTok and Instagram have cost the district $4.3 million to try to prevent the ...
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Bay Area Harvard grad student launched new ‘Appstinence’ movement to quit social media

It’s a concept hard to fathom among many Gen Zers — ditching your smartphone and retiring from social media. But it's what ...