No, a study did not find screen time causes early onset puberty

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Scientists have criticized new research claiming excessive smartphone use can be linked to early puberty onset. The research is unpublished, yet to be peer-reviewed, and was promoted through a press release packed with wild speculation, offering a perfect case study in bad science communication. Continue Reading Category: Science Tags: Smartphones, Blue light, Children, Kids, Health, Journalism
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