Smartphones are widely owned by children in America, with a Pew Research Center survey finding that 95% of teens ages 13-17 ...
As part of the study, children who received their first smartphone at age 12, developed depression at a 30% higher rate, ...
The saying, “Don’t sit in front of the TV all day. It will rot your brain,” might not be the overdramatic statement as people once ...
"Smartphone ownership in early adolescence is associated with poorer adolescent health outcomes, including depression, ...
Children who are given a smartphone before age 12 are at higher risk of insufficient sleep, obesity and depression, a new ...
Children and adolescents who own smartphones by age 12 have higher risks of depression, poor sleep and obesity, according to ...
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About The Study: In this prospective study of the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study cohort, modifiable parental factors in early adolescence were ...
The study, published in JAMA, followed teens for years and evaluated addictive behaviors, as well as suicidality. Screen addiction and suicidal behaviors are linked for teens, a study shows If you or ...