Adolescence is a period of social reorientation: a shift from a world centered on parents and family to one shaped by peers, schools, and broader networks. This expansion is critical for healthy ...

Adolescents who regularly choose solitude over social connection show measurable differences in brain structure and function, according to a large neuroimaging study.

A study links early-life habits, like yogurt intake and sleep duration, to memory development in preschoolers, highlighting ...

Over 5% of children and adolescents are diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) globally. This condition is characterized by a short attention span, hyperactivity or impulsive ...

A new study in mice reports that concussions sustained early in life can cause subtle brain changes that re-emerge later in ...

Brain volume and function are altered in individuals with opioid use disorder, a new Yale study finds. Using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and functional MRI (fMRI), researchers observed the ...

Researchers say those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer can lead to weight gain for children. A new study finds children struggle to maintain a healthy diet when they're not in school. That's because ...