In an era where digital devices are everywhere, the term “screen time” has become a buzzphrase in discussions about technology’s impact on people’s lives. Parents are concerned about their children’s ...

A study found that excessive screen time is associated with increased manic symptoms in adolescents, especially with social media and video games. The research suggests that instant gratification from ...

BELAGAVI- In a bold grassroots initiative, residents of Halaga village in Belagavi taluk of Karnataka have launched a daily ...

Parents concerned about the academic achievement of their children have yet another reason to curb excessive screen time. A new study published Friday in JAMA Network Open finds an inverse ...

Could using television as a babysitter have adverse effects on a child? It’s possible, says a new study that finds the more time toddlers spend looking at screens — televisions, computers, tablets or ...

Giving kids screen time via the TV, phone, or tablet may seem like a mild source of entertainment to keep them distracted, but it could impact their development based on a recent study. In a report ...

A new study from UCSF shows evidence of how unhealthy it is for children to be locked on their phones, tablets and computers for long periods of time. The study tracked the screen time of about 9,500 ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Spending more time on screens increases the likelihood that 9-year-olds and 10-year-olds will develop symptoms of mental illness, including anxiety and depression disorders, a ...

HOUSTON – A study out of the University of Houston showed screen time for toddlers under 3 years old watching age-appropriate apps, along with parents’ engagement, can promote creativity, learning, ...

A new Ohio State University study finds that despite parents' fears, daily screen time on tech devices will not severely harm the development of their preschoolers. The study, published in the journal ...

Pediatricians have long warned parents that toddlers are easily overstimulated by digital images. Now, evidence has emerged suggesting that screen time also stunts their verbal development. In a first ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Researchers from Drexel University now say any amount of screen time exposure for babies and toddlers could be harmful to their sensory development. They're now urging parents ...