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Social Media Detox

Even a weeklong break from social media improves mental health, study says

Children's Health

'All we want is revenge': How social media fuels gun violence among teens

Snapchat's AI chatbot made a mysterious post and users are creeped out

Reducing social media usage by just 15 minutes a day improves one's well-being, research suggests

Children's Health

Social media is a driver of youth mental health crisis, U.S. surgeon general warns

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Children's Health

Teens should be trained on social media before creating accounts, APA says

Social Media Guidelines Teens

Should teens need parental consent to open social media accounts? Some Pennsylvania lawmakers think so

Social Media Parental Consent

How to use the new My AI feature on Snapchat

Instagram's new Notes and Candid features are the latest to mimic rival social media platforms

Instagram Candid Notes

'Fresh Prince of Bel Air' cast reunites on Will Smith Snapchat series

Dr. Anthony Fauci tells kids the Tooth Fairy won't get COVID-19

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DJ Jazzy Jeff says likely coronavirus infection left him 'out of breath'

Will Smith turns social distancing into a new series for Snapchat

Snapchat launches new mental health tool to help users affected by cyberbullying, depression

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Almost half of Americans take health, wellness advice from social media – but should we?

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Apple's 'Best of 2018' list includes trends, most downloaded apps, and games of the year

Main Line man reportedly sold drugs to young teens using Snapchat

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Are Snapchat filters causing an increase in body dysmorphic disorder?

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Snapchat is saying goodbye to Snapcash

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Social media and child predators: A new campaign encourages parents to pause before they post

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How to Snapchat at concerts

Snapchat Made in America

Children's Health

Do boozy Instagram posts prompt teens to drink? Penn research shows connection

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Racist messages sent from Temple student’s Snapchat go viral, prompt campus investigation

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Chester County students engrave pumpkins with swastikas, racist symbols

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Survey: Social media is ruining vacation

Priests take the 'good news' to their flock – on social media

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WATCH: Social media star's 'double best day ever' in Philly

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Aerial snaps? Snapchat maker acquires drone startup

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Serena Williams announces she's pregnant on Snapchat

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Police pull two Main Line teens from schools after Snapchat threats

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Conservative group running anti-Obamacare Snapchat filters for GOP retreat in Philly

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Instagram's live video feature now available to users in the U.S.

Instagram live video

College student kicked out after racist post about Eagles players

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Upper Darby cops search for teen who fired gun at Drexel Hill playground

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Philly is Snapchat's featured city Friday

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Snapchat looking to monetize selfies with sponsored lenses

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Pew: Nearly 1 in 4 teens go online 'almost constantly'

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Snapchat looking to add live sports broadcasting

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How to keep holiday stress in check this season

Light Lamp SAD

After a lifetime of seasonal depression, I finally tried light therapy. Here's what I learned

Shinges Vaccine Dementia

Shingles vaccine may offer an additional benefit — slowing the progress of dementia

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Nurse who beat hard-to-treat cancer says she stayed strong by thinking of herself as a 'survivor'

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Here's how to still eat healthy at the airport and on a plane

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Suicide prevention: No more stigma

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