For many kids, playing video games is as much a part of childhood as learning the ABCs — and it might be might also be beneficial later in life beneficial. While the study might ease the minds of ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: Kara Alaimo is an associate professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her book “Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is Toxic for Women and Girls — And How We Can ...

About 4.4% of people in the U.S. have been diagnosed with ADHD. A new video-game therapy has shown promise in treating attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in children, according to a new study.

Researchers found smartphones may boost kids' mental health, social ties Kids with phones reported higher self-esteem, fewer feelings of depression Study suggests it's not screen time, but how kids ...

The health of U.S. children has deteriorated over the past 17 years, with kids today more likely to have obesity, chronic diseases and mental health problems like depression, a new study says. Much of ...

The U.S. Motion Picture Association helps parents limit the amount of violence and sexual content their kids see by requiring a guardian to accompany children under 17 when attending R-rated movies.