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A new smartwatch app tracks social interaction in hospitalized stroke patients with 94% accuracy, opening doors to treatments that fight isolation and boost recovery. The technology works even for patients struggling with speech and language loss.
A new smartwatch app helps doctors detect social isolation in stroke survivors with 94% accuracy, opening doors to better recovery treatments. The technology works even for patients who've lost speech abilities.
Social workers in Lagos are launching programs to heal growing divisions tearing families and communities apart. Their message: working together creates the harmony Nigeria needs.
While Canada's economy shows signs of slowing, social enterprises are thriving with 22% reporting growth in the past year. These mission-driven businesses generated $6.5 billion in revenue while creating thousands of jobs for people facing employment barriers.
Scientists discovered that our brains light up in a coordinated pattern several seconds before we approach someone, revealing social behavior starts long before any visible action. The strength of this brain signal also predicts how naturally social a person tends to be.
Over 2,000 Saudi companies have invested $1.33 billion in social responsibility programs, marking a dramatic shift toward corporate-led community development. The Kingdom now ranks 16th globally for social responsibility, with 72% of major companies running impact initiatives.
A new social media app promising transparency and no hidden algorithms has seen downloads surge 2,850% after users sought alternatives to major platforms. UpScrolled now ranks second in Apple's social networking category with 140,000 total downloads.
The UK government has made a legally binding commitment to restrict social media access for children under 16, ending months of parliamentary deadlock. Parents who lost children to social media-related harms called it "a massive step forward."
Britain just became the first major European nation to ban social media for children under 16, with huge fines for companies that don't comply. Over 90% of parents supported the move after seeing social media's impact on their kids' happiness.
Canada just introduced groundbreaking legislation to protect children from social media harm, joining a growing global movement. The Safe Social Media Act requires platforms to redesign for safety and introduces powerful new tools for parents and young people.
Three major social media platforms have settled with a Kentucky school district that sued over addiction-related costs, marking a potential turning point in over 1,200 similar cases nationwide. The settlement could reshape how social media companies design their platforms for young users.
British regulators are asking major social media platforms to strengthen age checks after research showed 86% of children aged 10-12 have social media profiles despite minimum age limits. Seven companies including TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram must now prove they're keeping young children safer online.
Ethiopia's government just formalized a partnership with the Catholic Church to expand social services for the country's most vulnerable people. The collaboration will combine state resources with the Church's vast volunteer network to reach more women, children, and homeless citizens.
Canada just introduced groundbreaking legislation to protect young people from social media's mental health risks, banning platforms for kids under 16 while creating new AI safety standards. The move follows Australia's lead and could redesign how tech companies protect children worldwide.
The Netherlands now has more social workers than any time in the past decade, with 71,400 people choosing careers helping their communities. The sector grew 44% since 2015, outpacing both healthcare and the overall economy.
As the UK debates banning social media for under-16s, three teenagers share surprisingly different views on whether cutting access would help or harm their generation. Their honest perspectives reveal the real stakes behind this growing movement.
Canada just introduced legislation that would restrict social media access for children under 16, following Australia's groundbreaking move last year. The bill also creates new safety standards for AI chatbots to better protect young users online.
France is fast-tracking a groundbreaking law to protect children from social media platforms, with parliament voting Monday on a ban for under-15s. If passed, the restriction takes effect when school starts in September.
New research reveals that social connections and physical activity work together to keep older adults healthier and happier. The comprehensive study suggests treating both factors as a powerful team rather than separate health goals.
Turkey's parliament just passed new protections requiring age verification and parental controls on social media for children under 15. The country joins Australia, Indonesia, and others in a growing movement to shield young people from online harm.
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