New research suggests the human brain has five distinct ages, and it may not reach adulthood until a person's early 30s.

The body's control organ undergoes four major transitions during a lifetime, with 'adolescence' lasting more than two decades ...

Empathy, the ability to understand and share the feelings of others, is a crucial aspect of human social interaction. Parents and educators often wonder how teenagers develop this essential skill and ...

Internet addiction can cause changes in the teenage brain which can impair a range of functions, including short-term memory (Pic: Getty Creative) Excessive use of the internet is reshaping teenage ...

Cambridge neuroscientists discover five distinct stages of brain development from birth to 90, revealing key turning points ...

This post was coauthored by Gabriella P. Oettinger and Juan M. Dominguez, Ph.D. As we begin the new school year, the importance of understanding the challenges and risks that students face becomes ...

Smartphones are widely owned by children in America, with a Pew Research Center survey finding that 95% of teens ages 13-17 ...

The digital age has fundamentally reshaped childhood, making screens an integral part of learning, socialization, and ...