Largest U.S. study links teen cannabis use to slower cognitive development and reduced gains in memory and attention.

Adolescent cannabis users show slower gains in thinking and memory skills as they age. The study published in Neuropsychopharmacology suggested that the teen years are a critical time for brain ...

A review of 73 studies suggests that poor nutrition in early childhood may affect intelligence, learning ability, and ...

While some of us enjoy curling up with a good book, others prefer watching a series or playing videogames. But from the perspective of neuroscience, reading is much more than just entertainment. This ...

Empathy, the ability to understand and share the feelings of others, is a crucial aspect of human social interaction. Parents and educators often wonder how teenagers develop this essential skill and ...

Teens averaged over 50 minutes of smartphone use between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. on school nights, researchers found.