The largest study of adolescent brain development ever conducted in the United States has produced a finding that parents in ...

Youth cannabis use between ages 9 and 17 years is associated with slower cognitive development during a time of key brain development.

Though some say weed can improve mood and energy, there are negative effects on cognitive skills — especially in younger ...

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

Researchers from University of California San Diego have found that teenagers who begin using cannabis show slower gains in thinking and memory skills as they grow. The study, published in ...

For decades, my colleagues and I advanced the premise that early substance use—nicotine, alcohol, or cannabis (or other addicting drugs)—interferes with critical maturation stages, particularly ...

Kids had a tough time adapting to their new at-home reality during the pandemic. School shutdowns, isolation from friends, the palpable stress of living in a society pushed nearly to its breaking ...

While some of us enjoy curling up with a good book, others prefer watching a series or playing video games. But from the ...

Think your teenager is rude, lazy or constantly pushing boundaries? An expert says many behaviours parents worry about are actually linked to normal brain development. Does your teen have 'attitude', ...