New government research indicates that increased screen time may be linked to poorer vocabulary development in toddlers.

Screens are everywhere, but how much time spent scrolling on them is too much? An expert explains the impact of screen time ...

Screen time spent on social media or gaming does not cause mental health problems in teenagers, according to a large UK study ...

The time children and teens spend video gaming, scrolling through social media or watching TV could be putting their future heart health at risk, a new study says. Each additional hour of screen time ...

It’s 9:08 p.m., and you’re in the hallway again. Your 11-year-old is asking for “just 10 more minutes” to finish their YouTube video. You glance at the clock, doing the math on how many hours of sleep ...

A new, large-scale study published in the Journal of Human Development and Capabilities reveals how smartphone ownership in childhood may be derailing young people’s mental health. The study included ...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Constant exposure to screens can contribute to a variety of negative impacts on young minds, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. Areas where children and ...

New research following children for more than a decade links high screen exposure before age two to accelerated brain maturation, slower decision-making, and increased anxiety by adolescence.

Excessive screen time, particularly on social media, is linked to increased mental health challenges in teens. Teens with high screen time are more likely to experience anxiety, depression, and ...

Researchers have linked spending more time playing video games with a boost in intelligence in children, which goes some way ...

As smartphones and tablets become increasingly embedded in daily life, a growing body of research is raising alarms about their subtle yet significant effects on young children. A new study published ...