Harmful Smartphone and Social Media Use by Children

Battles are emerging between tech companies and governments that are trying to limit the harm to children and adolescents caused by their products.

Battles are emerging between tech companies and governments that are trying to limit the harm to children and adolescents caused by their products.

The Big Experiment of Australia's Social Media Ban

Time will tell if Australia's ban on social media for children under 16 will have the desired effect.

Time will tell if Australia's ban on social media for children under 16 will have the desired effect.

How Poor Sleep Affects Adolescent Health

A recent study used MRI to find an association between sleep loss and diminished antioxidant capacity in teens.

A recent study used MRI to find an association between sleep loss and diminished antioxidant capacity in teens.

The Effects of Restricted Cellphone Use in Schools

Most schools have established restrictive policies for cellphone use at school. A new survey reveals how students and parents have responded.

Most schools have established restrictive policies for cellphone use at school. A new survey reveals how students and parents have responded.

Later School Start Times Are Not Beneficial for All Students

Later school start times for adolescents have shown many benefits, but have there been benefits for all?

Later school start times for adolescents have shown many benefits, but have there been benefits for all?

Are Early School Start Times Harmful for Kindergarteners?

Few studies have looked at early school start times for young children. Two recent studies show that with early starts, sleep and health were compromised.

Few studies have looked at early school start times for young children. Two recent studies show that with early starts, sleep and health were compromised.