Scientists have discovered that the adolescent brain does more than prune old connections. During the teen years, it actively ...

Adolescents have long engaged in high-risk behaviors and poor decisions. Now we know that it's got a lot to do with what's ...

The teenage brain isn’t just trimming connections—it’s secretly building powerful new neural hotspots that may shape the mind ...

The teenage years are a time of rapid transformation, both physically and mentally. Adolescents undergo significant emotional, social, and cognitive changes, often leading to shifts in behavior.

Each teenager has their own unique feelings, dreams, and challenges that shape their experiences. However, adolescence is frequently viewed through stereotypes that label teens as rebellious, ...

New research from the University of Washington’s Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences, or I-LABS, found the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns resulted in unusually accelerated brain maturation in ...

New research has found that lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in unusually accelerated brain maturation in adolescents. This maturation was more pronounced in females. During the ...

Mental health disparities between teenage girls and boys are “not inevitable”, experts have said. The comments come after a ...

Teens often spend hours daily watching videos online, but parents should consider how the content affects their well-being more than the platform or the amount of time they spend online, according to ...

Parenting teens can sometimes feel like riding a rollercoaster. Some days are smooth, while others test your patience and creativity. It’s normal to wonder if you’re doing enough to help your teen ...