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1 December 2025
A Smartphone Before Age 12 Could Carry Health Risks, Study Says
Coverage of Dr. Barzilay's landmark study on smartphone use before age 12 and associated health risks.
The New York Times
1 December 2025
Kids who have smartphones by age 12 have higher risk of depression, obesity: Study
GMA segment on the CHOP smartphone study findings.
Good Morning America
1 December 2025
Children who have smartphones by age 12 are at increased risk of health problems, new study finds
CBS News covers new research linking early smartphone ownership to health risks in children.
CBS News
2 December 2025
CHOP study: Despite kids in backseat, parents not putting down their phones
Philadelphia public radio WHYY covers the CHOP smartphone research study.
WHYY
28 December 2025
Giving a kid a phone before this age can be especially harmful, research suggests
Washington Post feature on screen time and adolescent brain development citing CHOP research.
The Washington Post
1 December 2025
Smartphone use before 12 can have health impacts on children: study
Local Philadelphia news station covers the CHOP smartphone study.
6ABC (Philadelphia)
1 December 2025
Smartphones could be putting your kids at risk
CNN coverage of the CHOP smartphone study and expert guidance for parents.
CNN
2 December 2025
Children Who Are Given a Smartphone Before Age 12 Have Higher Risk of Obesity and Depression, Study Finds
People magazine coverage highlighting health risks linked to early smartphone access.
People
9 December 2025
When should kids get a smartphone? A CHOP study links owning one before age 12 to health risks
The Philadelphia Inquirer's in-depth look at CHOP research on smartphones and children's health.
Philadelphia Inquirer
1 December 2025
Don't give children under age 13 smartphones, new research says
CNN video broadcast segment covering the CHOP smartphone research.
CNN (Video)
5 December 2025
When Childhood Meets the Glow of a Phone
Psychology Today blog covering the implications of early smartphone use on child development.
Psychology Today
1 December 2025
Kids who get smartphones before 12 have higher rates of depression, obesity and poor sleep
PhillyVoice covers the CHOP study linking early smartphone use to teen health issues.
PhillyVoice
16 December 2025
Is Owning a Smartphone Before High School a Health Risk? What to Know
Education Week examines the health implications of pre-high school smartphone ownership.
Education Week
1 December 2025
Giving your kid a smartphone before the age of 12 can lead to massive health problems, study finds
Yahoo Life covers the CHOP smartphone study findings.
Yahoo! Life
14 December 2025
Smartphones Can Harm Your Pre-Teen's Health. So What's the Best Age to Hand Them One?
Good Housekeeping article on optimal smartphone age, featuring CHOP research.