In an era where digital devices are everywhere, the term “screen time” has become a buzzphrase in discussions about technology’s impact on people’s lives. Parents are concerned about their children’s ...

A study found that excessive screen time is associated with increased manic symptoms in adolescents, especially with social media and video games. The research suggests that instant gratification from ...

Giving kids screen time via the TV, phone, or tablet may seem like a mild source of entertainment to keep them distracted, but it could impact their development based on a recent study. In a report ...

Allowing very young children to access televisions and other screens could lead to sensory challenges for them later in childhood, according to a new study from Drexel University in Pennsylvania. The ...

Spend your youth glued to your phone, computer and TV and you cut your odds of making it to 60, a new study warns. Data from a study tracking the health of more than 4,000 young adults for over 30 ...

A recent study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics discusses adolescents' perceptions, attitudes, and motivations regarding the consumption of ultra-processed food ...

SALT LAKE CITY — Parents concerned about the academic achievement of their children have yet another reason to curb excessive screen time. A new study published Friday in JAMA Network Open finds an ...

BOSTON -- For the first time, a new study provides evidence that screen time in infancy can lead to behavioral problems in childhood. An international team of researchers, including here at Boston ...

A new study finds that addiction to social media, mobile phones and video games is linked to a higher risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors. The study, published in JAMA on Wednesday, looked at data ...

Experts recommend parents engage with their kids about their online activities. For today's youth, taking a selfie is like second nature. But their connections with social media may be skewing their ...