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SwiftKey analyzed more than a billion pieces of emoji data, organized by language and country. The poop emoji was most popular in Canada.

Canadians Love Poop, Americans Love Pizza: How Emojis Fare Worldwide

6:20pm May 04, 2015

by NPR Staff

A study analyzes more than a billion pieces of emoji data across 16 languages and regions to gauge how different nations communicate. Most emojis sent are happy faces and other positive symbols.

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Most teenagers with mental health problems don't get any help.

New York City To Teens: TXT ME With Mental Health Worries

12:57pm March 27, 2015

by Maanvi Singh

In an effort to connect teenagers with mental health services, New York is testing counseling via text for high school students. They join a growing trend.

Want To Perk Up Your Love Life? Put Away That Smartphone

1:06am February 05, 2015

by Alison Bruzek

Sure, you just wanted to take a peek at Facebook. But that can chill a relationship, especially if you and your love aren't on the same page about when it's OK to use technology.

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Posture and stress on the cervical spine.

Health & Safety

Keep Your Head Up: 'Text Neck' Takes A Toll On The Spine

4:12pm November 20, 2014

by Laura Sullivan

Newly published research finds that common texting posture can put as much as 60 pounds of force on the cervical spine.

After the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, the Red Cross sent text messages across the country with health tips, locations of aid and safety reminders. A similar system is being used in Sierra Leone to combat Ebola.

The Red Cross Is Using Text Messaging To Take Down Ebola

12:44pm October 27, 2014

by Eleanor Klibanoff

Working with the government, the Red Cross sends 2 million texts a month to people in Sierra Leone, reminding them to wash their hands, take their temperature and protect themselves from Ebola.