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Social media fuels smoking and vaping among children, especially girls, study shows

Even less than one hour a day of social media use is linked to nearly doubled odds of smoking and vaping

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Children and teens who spend hours scrolling social media are far more likely to smoke or vape than their peers, with the highest risks seen among girls and heavy users, according to new research.

Social media is fueling the childhood obesity crisis, global study warns

New review reveals pervasive, often covert, ultra-processed food marketing to children online

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In an era when digital devices increasingly dominate young people’s lives, the social media industry is promoting unhealthy food consumption and behavior and contributing to the global childhood obesity epidemic, according to an international report.