Clinic workers push back against San Francisco budget cuts
Staff at three community clinics serving youth and seniors in San Francisco are at risk of closing due to budget cuts. The workers there are advocating for their clinics to stay open.
Staff at three community clinics serving youth and seniors in San Francisco are at risk of closing due to budget cuts. The workers there are advocating for their clinics to stay open.
Facebook, Instagram could shutdown in New Mexico over child safety dispute
Meta may consider pulling its social media services from New Mexico as state prosecutors intensify their push for reforms to the tech company's platforms.
Meta may consider pulling its social media services from New Mexico as state prosecutors intensify their push for reforms to the tech company's platforms.
Free wellness retreat for community healers
From yoga and sound baths to acupuncture and one-on-one therapy sessions, Healing the Healer offers six powerful wellness activations designed to restore mind, body, and spirit—while uplifting Latinx. Event on May 1, from 10 AM - 4 PM at the San Leandro Marina. Dulce Lopez, Latinx and Jose Carlos Montesinos with Latinx Advisory Committee, give insight.
From yoga and sound baths to acupuncture and one-on-one therapy sessions, Healing the Healer offers six powerful wellness activations designed to restore mind, body, and spirit—while uplifting Latinx. Event on May 1, from 10 AM - 4 PM at the San Leandro Marina. Dulce Lopez, Latinx and Jose Carlos Montesinos with Latinx Advisory Committee, give insight.
What AI knows about your kids
California is moving to strengthen online protections for minors. Still, critics warn the rules may not go far enough. leaving kids exposed in a fast-growing world of AI-powered apps. Leeza Garber, cybersecurity and privacy attorney, gives insight\.
California is moving to strengthen online protections for minors. Still, critics warn the rules may not go far enough. leaving kids exposed in a fast-growing world of AI-powered apps. Leeza Garber, cybersecurity and privacy attorney, gives insight\.
Trump fast-tracks review of psychedelic drugs to treat depression, PTSD
President Trump signed an executive order to fast-track the study of using psychedelic drugs to treat Americans – especially veterans – living with depression, PTSD and other conditions.
President Trump signed an executive order to fast-track the study of using psychedelic drugs to treat Americans – especially veterans – living with depression, PTSD and other conditions.
Healing through aquariums
Bright plants, colorful fish, and a powerful purpose. "Ivan the Angelfish" is a nonprofit started by Evan Johnson, a high school sophomore, who is transforming ordinary rooms into soothing aquatic environments, all while teaching real-world biology.
Bright plants, colorful fish, and a powerful purpose. "Ivan the Angelfish" is a nonprofit started by Evan Johnson, a high school sophomore, who is transforming ordinary rooms into soothing aquatic environments, all while teaching real-world biology.
Verdicts against Meta, YouTube to reshape big tech legal protections
A Los Angeles jury found Instagram and YouTube liable for designing their platforms to addict young users. Leeza Garber, cybersecurity and privacy attorney, gives insight.
A Los Angeles jury found Instagram and YouTube liable for designing their platforms to addict young users. Leeza Garber, cybersecurity and privacy attorney, gives insight.
Exercise-boosted liver enzyme tied to Alzheimer’s protection, study finds
Researchers at UC San Francisco have discovered how exercise may help protect the brain and reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
Researchers at UC San Francisco have discovered how exercise may help protect the brain and reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
Turning screen time into learning time
Mikael Journo, COO of Lingokids, talks rethinking screen time. The free app covers reading, math, science, engineering, art, music, social-emotional learning, and physical activity through a curated curriculum.
Mikael Journo, COO of Lingokids, talks rethinking screen time. The free app covers reading, math, science, engineering, art, music, social-emotional learning, and physical activity through a curated curriculum.
Parenting in the age of AI
From screen time to social skills, many parents are wondering what role AI should play in their child’s life—and where the boundaries should be. Richard Lopez, assistant professor of neuroscience and psychology at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, in Massachusetts, gives insight.
From screen time to social skills, many parents are wondering what role AI should play in their child’s life—and where the boundaries should be. Richard Lopez, assistant professor of neuroscience and psychology at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, in Massachusetts, gives insight.
Global Day of Unplugging: Can you put down your phone for 24 hours?
The Global Day of Unplugging is a “worldwide 24-hour digital pause where people and communities power down devices and power on real-world connection.”
The Global Day of Unplugging is a “worldwide 24-hour digital pause where people and communities power down devices and power on real-world connection.”
Brains, screens, and the next generation
Researchers are studying the brain changes brought by all hours on a device, in hopes of learning more about the connection between screen time and what happens in real life. Dr. Leo Sugrue, associate professor in the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging at the University of California, San Francisco, gives insight.
Researchers are studying the brain changes brought by all hours on a device, in hopes of learning more about the connection between screen time and what happens in real life. Dr. Leo Sugrue, associate professor in the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging at the University of California, San Francisco, gives insight.
Healthy brains in a screen-filled world
Joan Jeung, clinical professor, for the department of pediatrics, at the University of California San Francisco, gives insight on young minds in a digital world.
Joan Jeung, clinical professor, for the department of pediatrics, at the University of California San Francisco, gives insight on young minds in a digital world.
The hidden content in kids’ feeds
The algorithm and America’s toddlers. Aislinn Conrad, an associate professor of Social Work at the University of Iowa gives insight. Conrad's expertise focus in the areas of child abuse prevention, and the ethical integration of artificial intelligence.
The algorithm and America’s toddlers. Aislinn Conrad, an associate professor of Social Work at the University of Iowa gives insight. Conrad's expertise focus in the areas of child abuse prevention, and the ethical integration of artificial intelligence.
Katherine Short, daughter of Martin Short, dies at 42: report
Katherine Hartley Short, the 42-year-old daughter of actor Martin Short and Nancy Dolman, has died in Los Angeles.
Katherine Hartley Short, the 42-year-old daughter of actor Martin Short and Nancy Dolman, has died in Los Angeles.
Mark Zuckerberg testifies in landmark social media addiction trial
Mark Zuckerberg is testifying Wednesday in a major social media trial. The plaintiff in the case is seeking to hold Meta and other social media organizations responsible for harms to children who use their platforms.
Mark Zuckerberg is testifying Wednesday in a major social media trial. The plaintiff in the case is seeking to hold Meta and other social media organizations responsible for harms to children who use their platforms.
Mark Zuckerberg faces jury in social media addiction trial
Isaac Vaghefi, professor at Zicklin School of Business, at Baruch College, explains what could come out of Mark Zuckerberg's trial on social media addiction.
Isaac Vaghefi, professor at Zicklin School of Business, at Baruch College, explains what could come out of Mark Zuckerberg's trial on social media addiction.
AI use linked to higher rates of depressive symptoms: study
People who use artificial intelligence more frequently may be more likely to experience symptoms of depression, according to a new study published in January by the Journal of the American Medical Association.
People who use artificial intelligence more frequently may be more likely to experience symptoms of depression, according to a new study published in January by the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Meta and YouTube facing landmark trial related to youth addiction claims
The two major tech companies will face a jury trial for the first time over allegations that their social platforms have contributed to youth mental health issues.
The two major tech companies will face a jury trial for the first time over allegations that their social platforms have contributed to youth mental health issues.
San Francisco could allow involuntary medication for those with mental illness
San Francisco leaders are working on a new bill they say would allow the treatment of those battling mental illness even if they don't want the help. The bill would allow the courts to authorize involuntary medication for some people with serious mental health conditions.
San Francisco leaders are working on a new bill they say would allow the treatment of those battling mental illness even if they don't want the help. The bill would allow the courts to authorize involuntary medication for some people with serious mental health conditions.