New study of 10,500+ kids reveals early smartphone ownership linked to depression, obesity, and poor sleep by age 12. Earlier ...

Children and adolescents who own smartphones by age 12 have higher risks of depression, poor sleep and obesity, according to ...

Are you thinking about gifting your child a smartphone this holiday? New research from the University of Georgia reveals how early phone use can influence their well-being.

A new study on smartphone use and its effect on adolescents’ health may be one more reason parents should hold off on getting their kids the devices.

With more than four billion people around the globe owning a smartphone, researchers are now looking at ways to reduce a ...

Researchers found higher rates of depression, poor sleep and obesity among tweens who had early access to a cellphone.

The symptoms started last year. I noticed a dull ache in my hand when I held my phone, and my fingers would stiffen when I typed. When the symptoms spread to other areas of my life—for instance, when ...

I've experienced 'smartphone pinky' thanks to the way I hold my device. According to a recent reader poll, many respondents ...

If your finger hurts while using your phone, you probably have "smartphone pinky." Here are 7 things I do to stop the pain.

If you've experienced a lack of Wi-Fi coverage in your house or in a hotel room while traveling, we've got a quick solution for you — sharing Wi-Fi via your smartphone's hotspot. It might sound ...