The tech and food industries have been exploiting this brain chemical for decades, says ex-phone addict and author.

A mom and science writer offers an operating manual for parents grappling with kids' screen use and cravings for sweets.

Milda Mitkute shares lessons from scaling second-hand clothes business Vinted into Lithuania’s first unicorn, and launching a new startup to make maths education more engaging and accessible for ...

Your child’s demand for five more minutes on the phone at night may seem harmless, but over time, it can impact their sleep cycle and overall health. A doctor shared its impact and what to do.

Experts say Karnataka's proposal to restrict social media use for children under 16 highlights growing concerns about digital addiction, mental health risks and rising eye problems linked to excessive ...

Youth football accounts for the largest share of sports‑related traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in children and young adults, nearly one in every five TBIs, according to a preliminary study from ...

Children starting reception during Covid lockdown developed self-regulation skills slower, as per University of East Anglia study.

CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. — A few months before her daughter started kindergarten, Claire Benoist saw a Facebook post that stunned her. Another family with an incoming kindergartner was wondering if it ...

There’s growing evidence that people can take steps to keep their brains healthy and reduce the risk of dementia.

The school district held a “Literacy Luau” event at Paulson Stadium to help promote the importance of teaching children about literacy and reading skills.

The waiting room smelled like stale coffee and antiseptic. My sister kept refreshing her phone like new information might appear if she tried hard enough. My dad was pacing the same stretch of tile ...

A Texas-based sleep medicine specialist explains the impact of losing an hour's sleep, and why it's harder on children than ...