Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified in court on a hot issue for U.S. families: the risks of social media, especially for teenagers.

"It's important to differentiate between clinical addiction and problematic use," said Adam Mosseri ...

Stanford expert testifies Meta's social media features are addictive like a "drug," especially for youth, in New Mexico lawsuit against the tech giant.

European Union regulators say TikTok may be in violation of the Digital Services Act due to the risk it poses for addictive ...

By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS, Feb 6 (Reuters) - TikTok was charged on Friday with breaching EU online content rules over what the ...

European Union regulators said the app’s infinite scroll and personalized algorithm led to “compulsive” behavior, especially ...

A massive new study is shedding light on problematic screen use and the mental health of U.S. adolescents - with worrisome ...

New research following US adolescents aged 11–12 shows that problematic use of mobile phones, social media, and video games ...

Highly processed foods are addictive by the same standards deeming tobacco addictive, a study says. The authors say the label can push forward public health policy, destigmatize obesity, and save ...

Most scientists say no, but some want ultra-processed foods, with sky-high sugar amounts, to count as addictive substances Psychologist Ashley Gearhardt remembers one type 2 diabetes patient who ...

Marijuana use, both recreationally and medicinally, is a glowing dot on the nation’s political radar screen. Two states, Washington and Colorado, voted to legalize recreational use of the drug last ...