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HHS warns of children’s screen time use, citing impact on sleep, mental health

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) warned about children’s screen time in an advisory released Wednesday, citing impacts on sleep and mental health. The “Surgeon General’s Warning on the Harms of Screen Use” states that “harmful screen use among children and adolescents has become a...

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The HillNews report · May 21, 3:00 AM

HHS warns of children’s screen time use, citing impact on sleep, mental health

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The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) warned about children’s screen time in an advisory released Wednesday, citing impacts on sleep and mental health. The “Surgeon General’s Wa...

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The Hill HomeNews report · May 21, 3:00 AM

HHS warns of children's screen time use, citing impact on sleep, mental health

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The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) warned about children’s screen time in an advisory released Wednesday, citing impacts on sleep and mental health. The “Surgeon General's Wa...

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AllSidesNews report · May 21, 12:22 AM

Surgeon general advisory raises concern about screen time for children and teenagers

The Trump administration issued a surgeon general's advisory for parents, schools, and communities to limit screen time for children and adolescents, as a growing body of evidence suggests...

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