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Don't Always Believe the Headlines

by , posted on 7:48 PM, June 28, 2019
The headline says, "‘Horns’ are growing on young people’s skulls. Phone use is to blame, research suggests"(The Washington Post, June 25, 2019). Should we be concerned or is this an example of media hype?
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This video from SciShow suggests this is an example of poorly reviewed science and sensational headlines possibly leading to misconceptions among the public

 

No, Phones Aren't Giving Kids Horns, Seriously