Two new articles provide insights on the use of telehealth or virtual care in the age of COVID-19 and beyond, pointing to its value to not only prevent contagious diseases but also to provide access to effective and equitable ...
May 13, 2020
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"How would we have coped before the internet?" is a quandary likely posed by someone you know.
Apr 13, 2020
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Nearly the whole country continues to "shelter in place," which may mean an overload of screen time for everyone, especially children.
Apr 6, 2020
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"Test, test, test". The World Health Organisation's prescription for success in wrestling the new coronavirus pandemic under control may seem simple. So why are so few countries able to follow it?
Mar 25, 2020
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As families hunker down during the coronavirus pandemic, many parents may wonder how much screen time they should let their kids have. Brenna Hassinger-Das, a scholar of children and technology, shares one rule it's OK to ...
Mar 20, 2020
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(HealthDay)—Parents can relax a little about how much time their kids spend in front of screens, new research suggests.
Sep 23, 2019
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(HealthDay)—School kids who get to bed early rather than staring at their devices at night may be better equipped to control their behavior, a new study suggests.
Aug 14, 2019
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Too much screen time can cause health problems for an adult. Insomnia, social disconnection and lack of exercise are just a few. Mix it with the turmoil of teen years—or the plasticity of a preschooler's brain—and it ...
May 31, 2019
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Teens who sit for hours watching TV, using the computer or playing video games while eating unhealthy snacks are at increased risk for a group of risk factors for heart disease and diabetes, according to research to be presented ...
Mar 24, 2019
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(HealthDay)—If you're in a frequent tug of war with your kids over turning off their gadgets, it could be the tactic you use when you try to persuade them to disengage.
Feb 27, 2019
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