Adolescents have long engaged in high-risk behaviors and poor decisions. Now we know that it's got a lot to do with what's ...

Scientists have discovered that the adolescent brain does more than prune old connections. During the teen years, it actively ...

Researchers from Kyushu University discovered a previously unrecognized synaptic "hotspot" that forms during adolescence, ...

As children transition to adulthood, they gradually gain independence, often taking risks as they explore the world. But many early experiences, such as alcohol and drug use, can shape their future.

Adolescence is a period of social reorientation: a shift from a world centered on parents and family to one shaped by peers, schools, and broader networks. This expansion is critical for healthy ...

Social experience sculpts the teenage brain. Source: iStock/pixelfit Humans are fundamentally social, and perhaps never more so than in adolescence when hanging out with friends is the top priority ...

In a study led by researchers from Mass General Brigham, children with more adverse prenatal exposures (APEs) showed higher ...

Brain development does not end at 25 but continues into the early 30s as neural networks become more efficient and ...

Physician-scientists at Oregon Health & Science University warn that exposure to air pollution may have serious implications for a child's developing brain. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest ...