New research from Cambridge and Fudan University reveals the cognitive benefits of longer sleep in adolescents. The study found even small increases in sleep duration correlate with improved brain ...

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 ...

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

Disrupting circadian rhythms during adolescence may alter how the brain responds to prenatal infections, a known risk factor for disorders like schizophrenia and autism.

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

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

It’s what happens when you consume too much low-quality online content, which is like junk food for the brain,” Dr. Andreana ...

Last year, Oxford University Press designated "brain rot" as its word of the year, defining it as the "supposed deterioration ...

Hormonal changes, brain development, and stress responses can intersect to make girls more vulnerable. Understanding this ...

A study conducted by the University of Georgia suggests better sleep habits in children can improve their mental health.

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

The study found that those who had high and increasing addiction to mobile phones and social media platforms were at a higher risk of suicidal behaviors and thoughts. At year four, almost 18% of kids ...