Experts break down the neurological and psychological reasons teens struggle with decision-making, and what parents can do to ...

For the parents of a teenager, adolescence can be a challenging time. But to a brain scientist, it's a marvel. "I want people to understand that adolescence is not a disease, that adolescence is an ...

A new study from Wake Forest University School of Medicine suggests a routine heart test—an electrocardiogram (ECG)—may offer ...

Indian youth are increasingly shaping their identities and learning through social media, a shift amplified by the pandemic.

Researchers from Kyushu University discovered a previously unrecognized synaptic "hotspot" that forms during adolescence, challenging the long-held view that adolescent brain development was dominated ...

Binge-drinking during adolescence may perturb brain development at a critical time and leave lasting effects on genes and behavior that persist into adulthood. The findings, by researchers at the ...

A new study from Oregon Health & Science University found that air pollution can impact adolescent brain development. The analysis indicated that exposure to common air pollutants is associated with ...

Detecting a child’s mental disorder can be difficult because many of the behaviors can also occur as part of normal development. As a result, some parents are hesitant to seek help. To help you ...

Children experiencing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder face symptoms that can persist, emerge, or fade away ...

Here's a compassionate guide for parents to help teens navigate adolescence while strengthening connection, trust, emotional ...