Indiana schools had to ban cellphones and other devices like tablets and laptops from class time following a new law in 2024. New bills would end exceptions to that law.

A new study found 12-year-olds who own a smartphone are at an increased risk of obesity, depression, and lack of sleep.

Experts warn that giving kids smartphones too early can increase risks of depression, poor sleep and obesity. Research shows ...

Children who get their first smartphone before they become teenagers are at a greater risk of physical and mental issues, ...

Hartford police recently arrested seven men in connection with the sexual assault and trafficking of three 14-year-olds they ...

Children who have smartphones by age 12 are at a higher risk of obesity, depression and sleep deprivation. These are the ...

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

A new Journal of Pediatrics study suggests kids who get smartphones before age 12 face higher risks of depression, obesity ...

More parents are trying to find ways to give their children a more authentic childhood amid an era dominated by devices.

New research found that smartphone usage in children led to higher risk of poorer mental health across several categories.

Novo Nordisk submitted a higher-dose version of semaglutide (Wegovy) to the FDA for approval as a weight-management treatment ...

Parents across the U.S. are joining The Balance Project to replace children's screen time with outdoor play, bike rides and ...