A recent study reported the somewhat alarming observation that the social disruptions of COVID lockdowns caused significant changes in teenagers' brains. Using MRI data, researchers at the University ...

It’s been said that eyes are a window to the soul, but new research has found that an adolescent’s brain response to a face might open a window to their social future. A new study at the University of ...

Scientists have published a new study that says, generally, brain development moves out of the adolescent phase only by around age 32, and that this stage begins at 9 years old. According to ...

You’ve probably noticed it yourself: As a teenager, you chased thrills headlong—late-night parties, first dates, impulsive dares—while today you hesitate before clicking “Buy,” let alone bungee ...

You're currently following this author! Click to unsubscribe from email alerts. This week, a new scientific paper sent a ripple through the world of child psychology. Researchers at the University of ...

Physical fitness, physical activity and screen time are associated with brain mechanisms underlying mental health and learning, according to two recent studies from the University of Eastern Finland ...

Physician-scientists at Oregon Health & Science University warn that exposure to air pollution may have serious implications for a child's developing brain. Air pollution causes harmful contaminants, ...

Importantly, the inability to establish causation should not be confused with evidence of safety,” writes Miles Cunningham, a ...

Researchers have created a large, openly available neuroimaging resource from more than 24,000 MRI scans of over 10,000 adolescents, providing an unprecedented view of how the brain’s wiring develops ...