Allowing very young children to access televisions and other screens could lead to sensory challenges for them later in childhood, according to a new study from Drexel University in Pennsylvania. The ...

A premature baby, a pandemic and new pediatric research reveal why the screen-time debate is more nuanced than simply ...

Children exposed to high levels of screen time before age two showed changes in brain development that were linked to slower decision-making and increased anxiety by their teenage years, according to ...

From televisions in living rooms to tablets in playrooms, digital screens have become common in homes everywhere. Toddlers today encounter screens far more often than children in previous generations.

Singapore: A recent study has found that prolonged screen exposure among children under the age of two may lead to changes in brain development. Researchers from the Institute for Human Development ...

New research in Brain & Behavior has found a link between screen time and adolescents' sleep quality and beliefs about healthy lifestyles. In the study of 700 teens attending two high schools in the ...

Excessive screen time can take a toll on both mental and physical health, from eye strain to heightened stress and anxiety. Limiting screen exposure is essential for overall well-being. In an ...

Compelling theoretical reasons suggest the possibility of a causal link between excessive screen exposure in early life and the development of autistic-like symptoms later on. A large 2020 cohort ...

A new study shows that babies and toddlers exposed to television screen time may be more likely to exhibit atypical sensory behaviors later in toddlerhood. Researchers at Drexel University analyzed ...