By Helen Briggs, BBC News
Parents have been warned to watch out for signs of excessive texting in their children, amid concerns it poses a new health risk. Teenagers sending 120 text messages a day are more likely to drink, smoke and have sex, claims a US doctor. Scott Frank told a US conference that extreme texting and use of social media is linked to higher levels of risky behaviour. A UK expert said internet addicts are at risk of other bad habits.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-11720546
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