Children born extremely premature may have higher rates of neurodevelopmental disorders and impairments in cognitive, motor, and behavioral functions, according to a new study.

The study also found that kids with a smartphone before their teenage years also have an increased risk of getting insufficient sleep Kids with smartphones by age 12 face higher risks of depression, ...

PHILADELPHIA -- Ran Barzilay, a psychiatrist and researcher at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, won't be letting his 9-year-old son get a smartphone before age 13. He made the decision based on ...

In early adolescence, smartphone ownership is associated with depression, obesity, and insufficient sleep, according to a study published online Dec. 1 in Pediatrics. Ran Barzilay, M.D., Ph.D., from ...

Having a smartphone may be harmful for children younger than 12, according to a new study. The study published Monday in the peer-reviewed journal Pediatrics found that owning a smartphone during ...

Researchers found higher rates of depression, poor sleep and obesity among tweens who had early access to a cellphone. By Catherine Pearson What is the “right” age to get your child a smartphone? It’s ...