A new study provides evidence that the relationship between using screens to soothe upset children and the development of ...

A recent study suggests that reading books together at home is associated with better language abilities in young autistic ...

Smartphone usage by children is a growing health concern as age has become no bar for phone use. Be it playing games or watching videos, the use of smartphones ...

An MRI study of 615 adults linked more ultra-processed food to more fat in thigh muscles. It shows an association, not proof of causation. Mississippi Awards $104 Million in Federal Rural Health ...

The digital age has fundamentally reshaped childhood, making screens an integral part of learning, socialization, and entertainment. Globally, screen time among adolescents has surged, accelerated by ...

Free play, physical exercise, face-to-face interaction and contact with nature are all essential to a child's development, but replacing these experiences with excessive and passive screen time can ...

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HHS sent nearly $25 million to 132 small rural hospitals in 13 states. See who qualified, where the money went, and which hospitals are missing. Husband of Detroit Adult Day Care Owner Charged in ...

A toddler plays with an iPad as her mother pushes her in a stroller. The child ignores her surroundings, mesmerized by the device. A preteen plays Fortnite with his online friends. Most of these ...

John Shumway joined KDKA in October 1988 as a General Assignment Reporter. During his years at KDKA, he has anchored the morning and weekend news and is currently a featured General Assignment ...

As screens compete for families’ attention, children’s development is paying the price, top federal health officials warn. Early and excessive screen time can trigger severe neurocognitive delays in ...

As countries like Australia, the United Kingdom, and Canada move to ban children under the age of 16 from online social media platforms, there is another, perhaps even more serious problem posed by ...