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YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Excess screen time is stopping teens’ brains from developing into adolescence, psychologists say

University of North Carolina psychology professor Mitch Prinstein joins "NewsNation Live" to discuss Meta's historic $17 billion settlement over a lawsuit alleging teen social addiction on its platforms. Prinstein, who was set to testify against Meta before the company agreed to the settlement, discusses the impact social media can have on adolescent brain development and whether the changes included in the agreement go far enough to protect young users. "I think the changes are a really good start. I would love to see more," Prinstein said. #meta #settlement #socialmedia Get a fast-paced look at the latest from the border to Main Street to the White House on "NewsNation Live." Weekends starting at 10a/9C Saturdays and 11a/10C Sundays.…

NPR (Jon Hamilton) - Socioeconomic factors are becoming 'biologically embedded' in children's brains

A study of more than 2,300 9- to 10-year-olds found that socioeconomic factors explained most differences in the preteens' brain development.

NYTIMES (Irena Hwang and Hiroko Tabuchi) - As Coal Rebounds, More Mercury, a Potent Toxin, Is in the Air

Coal-burning power plants released more mercury last year, according to an analysis by The Times. It reverses a downward trend of emissions of a metal that interferes with brain development.

NPR (Maria Godoy) - Baby teeth hold clues to the harms of toxic metals for infants — and older kids

By analyzing layers in these teeth, scientists have pinpointed a critical window when baby brains are most vulnerable to toxic metals — and linked that to behavior problems later in life.

YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Children’s brain, development need to be on mind of big tech companies: Doctor | On Balance

Dr. Charles Sophy, a psychiatrist, joins “On Balance” to discuss Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg taking the stand in a social media addiction trial Wednesday. #children #socialmedia #addiction "On Balance with Leland Vittert" takes a critical look at some of the day's hottest subjects.