But even the lowest users of social media, kids who used it just a single hour a day or less, still scored lower, too, by an ...

Researchers found that even limited social media use can hurt children’s ability to focus and retain information—echoing what many teachers already see. Researchers are only just beginning to piece ...

In 2023, the U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory warning that social media could harm the mental health of children and teens. Mothers of children ages 0-17 have especially taken a hit. A United ...

Social Media Weakens Cognitive Abilities In Children. By Alimat Aliyeva A recent study published in the prestigious journal ...

Children aged 9-13 who spent more time on social media performed worse on reading, memory and language tests two years later, researchers said in a new study.

Spending too much time on social media might be hurting how children think, remember, and learn. A new study published in the ...

Increasing social media usage among children has been linked to a decline in cognitive performance. A JAMA study involving 6,554 adolescents aged 9–13 found that those who spent more time on social ...

A new rapid blood test being trialled by the NHS can fast-track diagnosis of sepsis and meningitis in children.

NHS hospitals are trialling a 15-minute blood test that quickly distinguishes viral and bacterial infections in children, speeding up care.

The development of a new tool for testing the eyesight of children under three could mean more children receive treatment for vision difficulties earlier, leading to positive effects on learning and ...

More than one‐third of the world's population uses a writing system that includes both uppercase and lowercase letter forms.

High levels of screen time in young children are linked to lower scores on provincial standardized tests in elementary school, according to a major study published Friday. Researchers at The Hospital ...