Teenagers spend more than an hour on their smartphones during a typical school day, mostly on social media apps, concludes a new study. The study, published in the Journal of the American Medical ...

Like any good tech founder, Nick Dobroshinsky puts in late nights and early mornings working on his startup. But this particular founder doesn’t have much choice: Between 8 a.m. and 2:55 p.m., he’s in ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio – If my 15-year-old had his way, he’d eat McDonald’s every day. “Donny’s,” he calls it. All he wanted for his birthday was gift cards to McDonald’s, Chipotle (“Chipper”), Wendy’s ...

Dr. McBain studies policies and technologies that serve vulnerable populations. On any given night, countless teenagers confide in artificial intelligence chatbots — sharing their loneliness, anxiety ...

Loneliness affects people of any age, but rates are higher among teenagers. Are social media and smartphones making the problem worse? One in 6 people worldwide are affected by loneliness, and the ...

Artificial intelligence is playing a much larger role in teen lives. AI is becoming a go-to source for personal advice, emotional support, everyday decision-making and problem-solving. No question is ...

Misinformation is found in every element of our online lives. It ranges from fake products available to buy, fake lifestyle posts on social media accounts and fake news about health and politics.

A federal judge last week approved a $2.3 million settlement in a class action lawsuit against a small program for troubled teens in Wyoming, ending four years of litigation over allegations of forced ...

With the best teen clothing brands, nailing down your wardrobe doesn’t have to be a constant uphill battle. Whether you’re just entering the tween phase or are months away from graduating high school, ...

If you are buying vitamins or supplements, Dr. Glazier recommends looking for a reputable brand, since all brands are not made equally, and ideally one whose product has been reviewed by an ...

Pew Research Center conducted this study to understand teens’ experiences and attitudes around teen mental health and social media. Part of this study also examines parents’ perspectives. The Center ...

For many middle-aged and older people, getting a driver’s license was their first taste of long-awaited freedom –– and one they seized as soon as they could. But many of today’s teens are putting off ...