Research finds no evidence heavier social media use or more gaming increases symptoms of anxiety or depression Screen time spent gaming or on social media does not cause mental health problems in ...

Mizu Pope can’t yet vote or drive, but she can trade stocks. Sort of. When the 13-year-old from Massachusetts wants to buy or sell, she needs her mother’s permission. She said she likes to buy stock ...

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 ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Whatever they’re into, we’ve rounded up the coolest gadgets and gear to make any teen’s holiday a little brighter ...

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 ...

In the 1980s and ’90s, Adrienne Salinger photographed American teenagers in their natural habitat: their bedroom. Salinger was fascinated by the way these spaces reflected the personalities of their ...

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 ...

No question is too small when Kayla Chege, a high school student in Kansas, is using artificial intelligence. The 15-year-old asks ChatGPT for guidance on back-to-school shopping, makeup colors, ...

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 ...