Experts break down the neurological and psychological reasons teens struggle with decision-making, and what parents can do to ...

But research points to a growing concern around how cannabis affects the developing teenage brain in ways that may have ...

Teen cannabis use is linked to slower cognitive growth, especially memory, with THC as a likely contributor during key developmental years.

A neuroimaging study of adolescents found that the association between impulsivity and future suicidal thoughts depends on ...

New research from UC San Diego sheds light on how cannabis affects youth and their ability to maintain attention, react and ...

The COVID-19 pandemic was challenging for many adolescents, disrupting their schooling and social/emotional development. Drawing on national data, a large study finds that how adolescents' brains were ...

You’ve probably noticed it yourself: As a teenager, you chased thrills headlong—late-night parties, first dates, impulsive dares—while today you hesitate before clicking “Buy,” let alone bungee ...

Until recently, the prevailing belief was that brain development ceased at around the time a child entered kindergarten (i.e., that the brain is 90-95% formed by age six). However, recent findings ...

Scientists have uncovered alarming new evidence that a common insecticide may leave lasting marks on the developing brain ...