Social media use linked to increased risk of smoking and vaping in teens
Time spent on social media was associated with an increased risk of cigarette and e-cigarette use in teenagers, according to new research.
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One in six school-aged children experiences cyberbullying, finds new WHO/Europe
The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Europe has released the second volume of the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) study, which focuses on patterns of bullying and peer violence.
