Scientists from the University of Georgia have discovered something troubling about teenagers who don't get enough quality sleep: their brains may be forming connectivity patterns that put them at ...

While it may seem like our teens spend most of their time sleeping, and then staying awake at odd hours, it is a natural progression of things. So, can a lack of sleep cause them issues?

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This is likely why teenagers consider it the safest drug they can take, despite the fact that it is the leading risk factor for premature death and disability in people aged 15-49, and that myths ...

The teenage brain remains particularly vulnerable to this algorithmic targeting because prefrontal cortex development, which supports impulse control and future oriented thinking, continues into ...

In this digital era, both kids and adults are often glued to smartphone screens. Digital technology keeps users entertained, ...

Adolescent diets high in fat and sugar disrupt the development of the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus, impacting cognition, ...

Teenagers with less sleep had lower connectivity between the parts of the brain that play a critical role in decision making, ...

A new McGill University-led study suggests that disrupting the body's internal clock during adolescence can alter how the brain responds to an ...