Kids who get smartphones too young face three serious health risks according to new research
A new study is adding serious scientific weight to a worry most parents already carry quietly. Researchers examining the health of more than 10,600 adolescents found that children who owned a smartphone by age 12 were meaningfully more likely to experience depression, obesity and inadequate sleep compared to peers their age who did not yet […]
Early puberty carries a mental health toll that is hitting girls hardest
Scientists have long searched for explanations behind the rise in mental health challenges and substance use among teenagers, pointing to factors ranging from parenting environments to genetic vulnerability. A new series of studies now adds meaningful detail to another contributor that has received growing attention: early puberty. The research, conducted through Aarhus University in Denmark, […]