While that message has been spread on social media, researchers are just beginning to understand how the devices affect the ...

Ethics and Public Policy Center fellow Clare Morell offered her perspective on the harmful effects of smart phones and other digital technologies on children's brains ...

People of all ages now grow up — and grow old — immersed in digital screens, generating concerns about the potential effects on the brain. On the one hand, researchers warn of “digital dementia” in ...

A 2022 study of more than 36,000 high-quality MRI brain scans found drinking four units of alcohol a day – two beers, or two glasses of wine – can cause structural damage and brain volume loss ...

As technology advances, the concept of brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) is shifting from the realm of science fiction to a potential reality. However, the ethical implications of merging human ...

Caffeine is found not only in coffee but also in tea, chocolate, energy drinks, and many soft drinks, making it one of the most widely consumed psychoactive substances in the world. In a study ...

Whether it’s football players colliding on the field or military personnel exposed to explosive blasts in combat, traumatic brain injury is a prevalent — and potentially deadly — condition responsible ...

With the global prevalence of obesity on the rise, it is crucial to explore the neural mechanisms linked to obesity and its influence on brain and cognitive health. However, the impact of obesity on ...