Excessive screen time has been shown to have negative effects on children and adolescents. It’s been linked to psychological ...

Here's how you can try to mitigate the effects. Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD A new study suggests high daily screen time is linked to higher cardiometabolic risk in youth. Better ...

This Research Topic seeks to explore the complex and multifaceted impacts of prolonged screen time on the health and well-being of children and adolescents. With the rapid proliferation of digital ...

It’s 9:08 p.m., and you’re in the hallway again. Your 11-year-old is asking for “just 10 more minutes” to finish their YouTube video. You glance at the clock, doing the math on how many hours of sleep ...

A new, large-scale study published in the Journal of Human Development and Capabilities reveals how smartphone ownership in childhood may be derailing young people’s mental health. The study included ...

Instead of focusing on screen time, we must consider the root causes: the concentration of wealth in the tech sector.

The time children and teens spend video gaming, scrolling through social media or watching TV could be putting their future heart health at risk, a new study says. Each additional hour of screen time ...

Screen time doesn't just affect mental health. It may also take a toll on the physical health of children and teens, according to new research. Published in the Journal of the American Heart ...

Researchers in Denmark show that every extra hour of daily screen use in kids and teens increases cardiometabolic risk, but getting enough sleep may help protect their hearts. Study: Screen Time Is ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A new study suggests high daily screen time is linked to higher cardiometabolic risk in youth. Better and more sleep can help ...

A new study suggests high daily screen time is linked to higher cardiometabolic risk in youth. Better and more sleep can help mitigate screen time’s impact on kids’ heart and metabolic health. Small ...