Adolescence, the developmental phase between childhood and adulthood, is marked by substantial mental, emotional and social ...

Adolescents who spend more time playing video games tend to show differences in the outer layer of their brains, such as a ...

Binge-drinking during adolescence may perturb brain development at a critical time and leave lasting effects on genes and behavior that persist into adulthood. The findings, by researchers at the ...

Researchers from Kyushu University discovered a previously unrecognized synaptic "hotspot" that forms during adolescence, challenging the long-held view that adolescent brain development was dominated ...

In Western cultures, adolescence is often viewed as a time of rebellion and irresponsibility. A new article published in the journal Child Development Perspectives synthesized recent research on ...

How surging hormones, early puberty, and digital culture shape adolescent intimacy worldwide. Data on debut age, STIs, HPV ...