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Increased Screen Time Among Children Leading To Reduced Attention Spans, Disturbed Sleep: Study
- Sunday April 19, 2026
- Health | Press Trust India
While 60% of them reported having trouble focusing while studying, 48% exhibited irritability and aggressive behaviour, and 41% suffered from sleep-related issues due to late-night mobile usage.
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No TikTok, No Instagram: Greece Takes Aim At Children's Screen Time
- Friday April 10, 2026
- World News | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Greece has announced a ban on social media access for children under 15, effective 1 January 2027, targeting platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and Snapchat.
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www.ndtv.com
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Karnataka Government Drafts Policy To Address Excessive Digital Use Among Students
- Thursday April 2, 2026
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
Bengaluru, April 1 (IANS) The Karnataka government on Wednesday announced a draft policy aimed at promoting responsible digital use among students, addressing growing concerns over excessive screen time and its impact on mental health.
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www.ndtv.com
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Screen Time And Junk Food: Key Factors In Childhood Obesity Every Parent Should Know
- Tuesday March 31, 2026
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
By addressing the influences of screen time and junk food, and by implementing healthy habits, parents can help combat childhood obesity and promote a healthier lifestyle for their children.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Blanket Ban Not Appropriate": Maharashtra Plans Social Media Policy For Minors
- Wednesday March 25, 2026
- Mumbai News | Reported by Radhika Ramaswamy
The government had constituted a task force on February 2 to study the multi-faceted impact of social media and online gaming on minors including psychological, physical, educational and advertising-related effects.
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www.ndtv.com
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The Silent Epidemic: Is Speech Delay In Indian Children Due To Excessive Screen Time?
- Thursday March 26, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Krishna Prasad
Screen time in young children is not always given enough attention in modern parenting; however, it is now being recognized as a silent epidemic in child development.
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www.ndtv.com
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Obesity In Teenagers: Here's Why Early Intervention Is Crucial
- Friday March 6, 2026
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
Obese children are highly likely to remain obese as adults, creating a lifelong cycle of illness. If obesity persists into adulthood, the risk of chronic diseases and related health problems increases significantly.
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www.ndtv.com
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Digital Addiction Emerging As Major Concern In Children And Youth: Economic Survey 2025-26
- Thursday January 29, 2026
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
Digital addiction is growing as a significant health problem among children and the youth and is also contributing to the mental health crisis in the country, said the government on Thursday in the Economic Survey 2025-26.
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www.ndtv.com
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Increased Screen Time Among Children Leading To Reduced Attention Spans, Disturbed Sleep: Study
- Sunday April 19, 2026
- Health | Press Trust India
While 60% of them reported having trouble focusing while studying, 48% exhibited irritability and aggressive behaviour, and 41% suffered from sleep-related issues due to late-night mobile usage.
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www.ndtv.com
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No TikTok, No Instagram: Greece Takes Aim At Children's Screen Time
- Friday April 10, 2026
- World News | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Greece has announced a ban on social media access for children under 15, effective 1 January 2027, targeting platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and Snapchat.
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www.ndtv.com
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Karnataka Government Drafts Policy To Address Excessive Digital Use Among Students
- Thursday April 2, 2026
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
Bengaluru, April 1 (IANS) The Karnataka government on Wednesday announced a draft policy aimed at promoting responsible digital use among students, addressing growing concerns over excessive screen time and its impact on mental health.
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www.ndtv.com
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Screen Time And Junk Food: Key Factors In Childhood Obesity Every Parent Should Know
- Tuesday March 31, 2026
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
By addressing the influences of screen time and junk food, and by implementing healthy habits, parents can help combat childhood obesity and promote a healthier lifestyle for their children.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Blanket Ban Not Appropriate": Maharashtra Plans Social Media Policy For Minors
- Wednesday March 25, 2026
- Mumbai News | Reported by Radhika Ramaswamy
The government had constituted a task force on February 2 to study the multi-faceted impact of social media and online gaming on minors including psychological, physical, educational and advertising-related effects.
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www.ndtv.com
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The Silent Epidemic: Is Speech Delay In Indian Children Due To Excessive Screen Time?
- Thursday March 26, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Krishna Prasad
Screen time in young children is not always given enough attention in modern parenting; however, it is now being recognized as a silent epidemic in child development.
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www.ndtv.com
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Obesity In Teenagers: Here's Why Early Intervention Is Crucial
- Friday March 6, 2026
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
Obese children are highly likely to remain obese as adults, creating a lifelong cycle of illness. If obesity persists into adulthood, the risk of chronic diseases and related health problems increases significantly.
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www.ndtv.com
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Digital Addiction Emerging As Major Concern In Children And Youth: Economic Survey 2025-26
- Thursday January 29, 2026
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
Digital addiction is growing as a significant health problem among children and the youth and is also contributing to the mental health crisis in the country, said the government on Thursday in the Economic Survey 2025-26.
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www.ndtv.com