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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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, ...

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

Vaping rates among city teens remain consistently high, and have even worsened among Black students, despite years of ...

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

Brain rot, refers to the deterioration of one’s mental or intellectual state as a result of over-consuming "trivial or unchallenging" content, according to Oxford University Press. The term, which was ...

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 ...

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 ...

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