Behind the family rows is a teenage brain still developing. Understanding that science can help you hold your temper and ...

Teens who start using cannabis before age 15 are more likely to use the drug often later in their lives. They are also more likely to develop mental and physical health problems in young adulthood ...

For decades, my colleagues and I advanced the premise that early substance use—nicotine, alcohol, or cannabis (or other addicting drugs)—interferes with critical maturation stages, particularly ...

Regular social media use across early adolescence is related to worse reading and vocabulary development over time, according ...

Many parents believe that strict punishment is essential to raise disciplined, responsible, and successful teenagers. The ...

For decades, my colleagues and I advanced the premise that early substance use—nicotine, alcohol, or cannabis (or other addicting drugs)—interferes with critical maturation stages, particularly ...

There are five distinct eras, or epochs, in the lifespan of a human brain, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom, published in Nature ...