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Teen Smartphone Addiction Linked to Disordered Eating

3/18/2026

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Story summary

Excessive smartphone use is linked to disordered eating symptoms in teenagers.
King's College London researchers analyzed data from 35 studies, involving more than 52,000 participants.
Heavy users, defined as more than seven hours of daily smartphone use, showed significant body dissatisfaction and unhealthy eating.
Experts urge early intervention strategies to help teens manage smartphone use.
The findings were published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research.

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Story summary

Excessive smartphone use is linked to disordered eating symptoms in teenagers.
King's College London researchers analyzed data from 35 studies, involving more than 52,000 participants.
Heavy users, defined as more than seven hours of daily smartphone use, showed significant body dissatisfaction and unhealthy eating.
Experts urge early intervention strategies to help teens manage smartphone use.
The findings were published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research.