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Study finds 3-plus hours each day linked to increased body fat and insulin resistance

In small study, frequent players had empathetic responses similar to those who don't play much

More time using apps and sites like Twitter, Instagram, Facebook linked to greater sense of isolation, study suggests

Lower-income kids harmed more by excess screen time than affluent children, study finds

Study found no link between high use of video games/computers and academics, delinquency

Even toddlers can benefit from educational TV and apps, pediatricians say

Findings put 'the consumer in the driver's seat,' researcher says

Those who spend hours on smartphones, computers, TV can still flourish, develop social skills, study finds

Smoking scenes still appear in nearly every '007' film, study finds

Though scenes are less bloody and more cartoon-like, the effect on young viewers needs scrutiny, researchers say

Brain scans showed they had more reaction in 'reward center' when viewing fast-food commercials

Researchers say producers are missing a chance to teach viewers how to head off foodborne illnesses

Study suggests a link between the devices and troubled slumber

Children with access to these devices don't get enough sleep, study finds

Suggestions include no screen time for those under 18 months, not using media as 'soothing tool'