Adolescents who will eventually experiment with marijuana score higher on behaviors of intelligence. Teens who were exposed ...

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Adolescence is widely thought to be a time when the brain trims away excess neural connections, refining circuits through synaptic pruning. New research now suggests this view may be incomplete.

AIIMS study links excessive screen time at age one to higher Autism Spectrum Disorder risk, urging reduced early exposure for ...

A viral social media post has reignited debate over tablets and young children. Experts say the research points to possible ...

Brain health isn't determined only by genetics or what happens later in life. A growing body of research shows that a range ...

A new scientific statement highlights how mental health, sleep, and the gut microbiome shape brain health from childhood ...

Researchers discover that language and Theory of Mind originate in separate brain regions in children, challenging theories of overlapping cognitive development.

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The bill would raise the age from 21 to 25 or younger for early parole eligibility. One GOP lawmaker called it "the scariest" ...

Children with higher screen exposure when they are around one year are associated with a greater likelihood of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or autism-like traits by three, experts have warned, ...