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Jason Nagata, MD

@jasonmnagata.bsky.social

Pediatrician • Adolescent Medicine • Associate Professor @UCSF • Eating Disorders, Screen Time, Social Media Research

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UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals @ucsfchildrens.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Tech companies design likes, notifications and algorithms to keep kids doomscrolling on social media, leading to potentially serious health effects. Dr. Jason Nagata explains why Meta’s $17.1 billion settlement may be a meaningful step toward making platforms safer. https://ucsfh.org/4i4ReQ5

Meta Settlement Puts Spotlight on Social Media Addiction in Kids

Jason Nagata, MD, MSc, discusses the health dangers of excessive social media use on the health of children, in response to an August 2026 announcement of a $17.1 billion settlement regarding children...

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UCSF@ucsanfrancisco.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Meta just settled for $17.1 billion over concerns about children’s social media addiction. UCSF pediatrician and youth screen-time expert Jason Nagata, MD, MSc, explains what the changes could mean for kids’ health and what parents should watch for. https://ow.ly/74Nt50ZGPb3

Meta Settlement Puts Spotlight on Social Media Addiction in Kids

Jason Nagata, MD, MSc, discusses the health dangers of excessive social media use on the health of children, in response to an August 2026 announcement of a $17.1 billion settlement regarding children and teen addiction to their platform.

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UCSF Health@ucsfhealth.bsky.social · 3mo ago

That toothbrush you've been side-eyeing after a cold? It's usually fine, Dr. @jasonmnagata.bsky.social says. He recommends replacing it after infections like strep throat & every 3-4 months, "or sooner if there are visible signs of wear.” https://ucsfh.org/4vSd9wV

How often to change your toothbrush

People are claiming online that toothbrushes may harbor germs capable of making you sick. Are such fears valid or overstated? Here's what to know.

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UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals @ucsfchildrens.bsky.social · 5mo ago

As school routines disappear, screen time surges, often at the expense of sleep, exercise and real-world friendships, Dr. Jason Nagata says. To help combat overuse, he suggests introducing fun alternatives, a family media plan and modeling healthy screen use. https://ucsfh.org/4eA03hm

'Toy Story 5' gets at something very real: It's hard to keep kids off screens in summer

Kids' screen use goes way up in the summertime. And just as the movie Toy Story 5 portrays, that can be problematic for children. Here are tips for parents to help their kids manage screens and have f...

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UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals @ucsfchildrens.bsky.social · 5mo ago

More than 1/2 of U.S. teens use their phones after midnight instead of sleeping, a study finds. Regular late-night phone use "can interfere with the sleep they need to learn and perform at their best at school the next day,” Dr. @jasonmnagata.bsky.social tells @people.com. https://ucsfh.org/4tWs1cC

More Than Half of U.S. Teens Are Losing Critical Sleep Due to Smartphone Use After Midnight

More than half of U.S. adolescents are losing crucial sleep to smartphone use between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m., according to a new study. Participants in the study were most likely to use...

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