As smartphones continue to be an inherent part of life and grow as a primary source of entertainment—particularly among young people—it leads to a decrease in physical activity. In a recent study presented at the ACC ...
Jul 25, 2019
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There are growing calls for young people under the age of 16 to be banned from having smartphones or access to social media. The Smartphone Free Childhood WhatsApp group aims to normalize young people not having smartphones ...
Feb 24, 2024
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Some people frequently check and re-check their mobile phones. Once this impulse is triggered, it may be more a question of not being able to leave the device alone than actually hoping to gain some reward from it. These ...
Mar 16, 2016
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A recent study has analysed the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) by secondary school students, by using a sample of 5,538 students from the Vallès Occidental region of Catalonia. The study, based ...
Jan 29, 2015
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A new mathematical framework that mimics the spread of a virus using mobile phone technology could lead to safer and more effective easing of social distancing.
May 6, 2020
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A new Android app that has the ability to identify when users are most likely to notice and respond to its notifications has been launched by the University of Southampton to help relieve stress.
Sep 2, 2014
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From sleep trackers to wakefulness drugs, the 21st century has seen an influx of new technology that could radically alter the way we sleep.
May 31, 2023
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Mobile phones and smartphones apps offer a promising approach to ensure that an individual's medical records when shared between different health care providers are matched correctly, according to a new RAND Corporation report.
Aug 22, 2018
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Borders, beaches, pubs and churches are closed, large events are canceled, and travelers are subject to 14 days' isolation—all at significant cost to taxpayers and the economy. But could telecommunications technology offer ...
Mar 27, 2020
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As hospitalists—physicians who provide general medical care to hospitalized patients—become increasingly common, a new study provides a better understanding of both missed and potential opportunities for integrating mobile ...
Jan 4, 2022
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