Psychologists offer 10 recommendations to help train children on the safe and healthy use of social media

MRI scans show structural changes in the brains of adolescents who spend greater amounts of time on cell phones, video games. TVs and other screens. Researchers say these changes were associated with increased depression and anxiety.

A new study finds teens and young adults who vape experience more symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Teenagers and young adults who cut their social media use by 50% felt much better about their appearance and weight, researchers say.

Teens who feel loved and are optimistic about their lives are more likely to have optimal heart health in their 20s and 30s.

More “air” play and less tackling helps lower concussion risk and limits cumulative brain damage, researchers say.

Teenage girls who eat foods high in omega-6 fatty acids, like meat and oil, often have worse menstrual pain, researchers say.

Teen drivers are engaging in a variety of risky behaviors behind the wheel, including speeding while using a handheld cell phone, a new study finds.

Researchers tested dozens of children’s textiles and found the highest levels of PFAS in school uniforms.

Videos promoting misuse of over-the-counter medications are targeting vulnerable teens, according to the FDA.

Not all devices and apps have the same impact on teenage sleep, researchers say.