The guidance was released by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

A new study suggests high daily screen time is linked to higher cardiometabolic risk in youth. Better and more sleep can help mitigate screen time’s impact on kids’ heart and metabolic health. Small ...

Screens are everywhere, but how much time spent scrolling on them is too much? An expert explains the impact of screen time ...

The time children and teens spend video gaming, scrolling through social media or watching TV could be putting their future heart health at risk, a new study says. Each additional hour of screen time ...

It’s 9:08 p.m., and you’re in the hallway again. Your 11-year-old is asking for “just 10 more minutes” to finish their YouTube video. You glance at the clock, doing the math on how many hours of sleep ...

A new, large-scale study published in the Journal of Human Development and Capabilities reveals how smartphone ownership in childhood may be derailing young people’s mental health. The study included ...

Did you know that the typical child spends a massive portion of their day, over 7 hours, busy with activities that include a ...

Excessive screen time, particularly on social media, is linked to increased mental health challenges in teens. Teens with high screen time are more likely to experience anxiety, depression, and ...

Researchers in Denmark show that every extra hour of daily screen use in kids and teens increases cardiometabolic risk, but getting enough sleep may help protect their hearts. Study: Screen Time Is ...

Children and young adults who spend excessive hours glued to screens and electronic devices may have higher risks of cardiometabolic diseases, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and insulin ...

Dr Shah says screen-heavy routines are linked with anxiety and low mood. 'Teenagers and children who spend more than four ...