Big tech companies argue their platforms are communication tools not traps, and that addiction is a mischaracterisation of high engagement.

Digital engagement is neither inherently benign nor uniformly harmful among young people. Later in life, it can fortify specific cognitive skills through intentional practice.

Addiction is one of the most intensely studied conditions in modern medicine, yet even with high‑resolution brain scans and genetic tools, scientists still cannot fully explain why some people get ...

Addiction is one of the most common and consequential chronic medical conditions in the United States. Nationwide, more than 46 million people met the criteria for a substance abuse disorder as of ...

The House Committee on Small Business and Information Technology passed legislation Wednesday that seeks to protect minors by restricting addictive features used by social media platforms.

Gaming is not harmful in itself, but when it begins to replace sleep, studies and social interaction, it can affect a child's mental and physical development. Neurologist Dr Kunal Bahrani explains why ...

Ramirez is an associate professor of psychological and brain sciences at Boston University. When philosophers imagined the ship of Theseus, they asked: Can a vessel that has all its planks replaced ...