Spending too much time on screens may cause emotional and behavioral problems in children—and those problems can lead to even more screen use, according to research published in the journal ...

A new study of nearly 300,000 kids says that screen time can “contribute to socioemotional problems” Getty A comprehensive study of nearly 300,000 kids has linked increased screen time with ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — With kids back in school, many are spending more time on iPads and laptops to get their homework done. But as parents, we know that extra screen time can add up fast. Robinson says ...

World Sight Day 2025 highlights the growing concern of eye problems among millennials, who spend most of their time glued to screens. From digital eye strain and dryness to early vision issues, this ...

Spending too much time on screens may cause emotional and behavioral problems in children – and those problems can lead to even more screen use, according to research published by the American ...

Researchers found children with highly addictive use of phones, video games or social media were two to three times as likely to have thoughts of suicide or to harm themselves. By Ellen Barry As ...

Far from being a harmless pastime, excessive screen use was linked to delayed language development, reduced cognitive skills, poor social behaviour, sleep disturbances, higher obesity risk, and diffic ...

HOUSTON — From games to gossip and social media to scrolling, it's no secret that kids love their phones. The average child between ages eight and 18 spends 7.5 hours a day on screens, according to ...

Too much time using screens can lead to emotional and behavioral difficulties in children—leading to children spending more time glued to their devices, creating a vicious cycle, according to new ...

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