Solitary screen time on TVs, phones or tablets may worsen behavioral and emotional challenges in young children who struggle with language skills, a new study reports.
Higher screen time linked to brain abnormalities and ADHD symptoms in children, study shows
Screen time may affect development of the brain’s attention and higher-thinking structures
Children who spend more time on mobile phones, TVs, and video games may face a higher risk of developing attention problems as they grow, according to a first-of-its kind study.
Baby admissions to neonatal intensive care units (NICU) soar due to late pregnancy air pollution exposure
Exposure to outdoor air pollution in the month before birth dramatically increases the odds of newborns being admitted to NICUs in the U.S., new research suggests.
Plastics pose ‘urgent threat’ to children’s lifelong health, major review warns
Scientists say chemicals in everything from food packaging to bath products cause lasting health damage and call for urgent global action