The first systematic review to track long-term trends across pre- and post-pandemic periods finds a dramatic rise in screen ...

A study found that excessive screen time is associated with increased manic symptoms in adolescents, especially with social media and video games. The research suggests that instant gratification from ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A major international study looking at nearly 300,000 children has revealed a two-way link between the amount of time kids spend ...

A new study from the University of Pittsburgh is shedding light on the hidden ways screen time may be affecting young people’s brains — and it starts with sleep. Researchers found that excessive use ...

SALT LAKE CITY — Parents concerned about the academic achievement of their children have yet another reason to curb excessive screen time. A new study published Friday in JAMA Network Open finds an ...

A massive study involving over 50,000 children in the United States has shed new light on the relationship between digital habits and mental health. The research, published by Nature Portfolio, shows ...

Children exposed to high levels of screen time before age 2 showed changes in brain development that were linked to slower decision-making and increased anxiety by their teenage years, according to ...

Researchers found children with highly addictive use of phones, video games or social media were two to three times as likely to have thoughts of suicide or to harm themselves. By Ellen Barry As ...

A major international study looking at nearly 300,000 children has revealed a two-way link between the amount of time kids spend on screens and their emotional and social well-being. Children who ...

A study involving 50,000 kids found that spending four or more hours a day in front of a screen raises the risk of depression by 61%. Researchers found that using screens often takes the place of ...