Kids with smartphones by age 12 at higher risk of health issues, study says
Children and adolescents who own smartphones by age 12 have higher risks of depression, poor sleep and obesity, according to a new study.
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Children and adolescents who own smartphones by age 12 have higher risks of depression, poor sleep and obesity, according to a new study.
Having a smartphone may be harmful for children younger than 12, a new study suggests. Some parents are waiting until the end of eighth grade to get their children cellphones.
The exemptions, published late Friday in a notice by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection office, cover various electronic goods, including smartphones.
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Looking to drum up consumer excitement, the tech company hosted an event San Francisco on Tuesday to unveil a series of products, including two new phones, a virtual reality headset and the Chromecast Ultra.
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A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect for the Philadelphia region due to a line of showers and strong to severe thunderstorms.
It's a big summer for sports in Philadelphia, and one of the biggest events is the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club.
The return of a popular program that temporarily turns busy Center City streets into pedestrian-only spaces is back and expanding.
Service on SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line is suspended between the 30th Street and Spring Garden stations due to an underground fire.
The Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade returns to Market Street Sunday.
The return of a popular program that temporarily turns busy Center City streets into pedestrian-only spaces is back and expanding.
Service on SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line is suspended between the 30th Street and Spring Garden stations due to an underground fire.
The Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade returns to Market Street Sunday.
SEPTA plans to create new bus routes and extend service on others in Philadelphia.
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Service on SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line is suspended between the 30th Street and Spring Garden stations due to an underground fire.
The Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade returns to Market Street Sunday.
SEPTA plans to create new bus routes and extend service on others in Philadelphia.
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It's a big summer for sports in Philadelphia, and one of the biggest events is the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club.
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