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Experts: Australia bans social media use for under-16s

webfull — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 15:30:07 +0000

Starting Dec. 10, Australia will become the first country in the world to ban the use of social media platforms by those who are under 16. The goal is to protect the young from cyber-bullying, grooming and exposure to harmful content. The onus will be on the social media companies to enforce the ban.

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Published: 9 December 2025

More sleep boosts teens’ ability to cope with pandemic

webfull — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 13:43:24 +0000

While poor sleep was linked to higher levels of stress during the COVID-19 pandemic, more teens actually obtained the recommended amount of sleep compared to pre-pandemic sleep patterns, according to a new study from 91��. Changes to daily routines triggered by lockdowns allowed teenagers to follow their biological impulse to wake up and sleep later, reducing daytime sleepiness.

Published: 16 September 2021

HPV vaccine: teen sexual behaviour not affected

webfull — Mon, 08 Dec 2014 16:47:53 +0000

Sexual behaviour of teenage girls does not appear to have been affected by routine human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccination, according to a large study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).

Published: 8 December 2014

Family dinners reduce effects of cyberbullying

webfull — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 20:00:57 +0000

Published: 1 September 2014

91������ News - teens

Experts: Australia bans social media use for under-16s

More sleep boosts teens’ ability to cope with pandemic

HPV vaccine: teen sexual behaviour not affected

Family dinners reduce effects of cyberbullying

91�� News - teens