Digital habits also influence emotional well-being. Constant information exposure increases mental noise. The brain remains in a state of alertness rather than reflection. This condition reduces ...

New research indicates that daily consumption of sodas and sports drinks may hinder the cognitive abilities of adolescents. A ...

Around 9:50 a.m., Dr. Sapia explained that Austin's brain injury at 15 caused significant disruption to his development, ...

Study tracks pre-teens for one year: addiction-like screen behaviors at age 11-12 associated with depression, suicide risk, sleep problems.

Firestein’s interest in autism research began long before she entered a laboratory. Raised in New York, she attended ...

School pressure doesn't end at graduation. Study of 5,000 teens reveals how academic stress at 15 links to mental health ...

Substance use and substance use disorders are major challenges for brain health across the human lifespan. Despite extensive research, important gaps remain ...

Understanding that relationship better is crucial to learn how to keep young children and teenagers safe as they grow up.

A recent study analyzed the likelihood of young children receiving their owns smartphone, often before fourth grade.

A new study led by researchers at Swansea University indicates that the overall pattern of what teenagers eat may be linked to their mental health. The team also developed a detailed plan to guide ...

The defense finished its arguments for parole on Thursday in the Austin Thompson sentencing hearing. Closing arguments began ...

Screen use, the study notes, increases rapidly during early adolescence — a critical window when mental health challenges, ...