Objective To compare regional cortical thicknesses and subcortical gray matter volumes between children aged 9–10 years who play American football vs. non-contact sports. Design Secondary analysis of ...

A multinational research team found that the average child could gain 2.5 IQ points from playing video games. Researchers from Germany, Sweden, and the Netherlands observed records from the ABCD Study ...

The researchers published their findings in the journal Scientific Reports. Other studies have shown the other benefits of video games, such as improved mental health. Read this Inquirer Tech article ...

A new academic year is a marker of time and transitions, for young people and families. Puberty, peer groups, achievement, anxiety —it’s a lot for adolescents in ...

Breastfeeding's neurocognitive benefits on infants and children are generally supported, although some inconsistencies remain in the scientific literature. However, its impacts on later-stage ...

A study by the Public Library of Science found that teens who use internet devices excessively each day have disrupted signals between brain regions important to controlling attention and working ...

CHENNAI: Sleep disturbances are a significant predictor of future mental health issues in adolescents, confirms a latest study published in Nature Medicine. The comprehensive study involving over ...

A new academic year is a marker of time and transitions, for young people and families. Puberty, peer groups, achievement, anxiety - it's a lot for adolescents in ...