CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A new report shows that since 2020, the average screen time for American adults has increased by over 60%. WCNC Charlotte is helping you get ahead of your screen time with some tips ...

New research found average screen time among youths aged 18 and under rose by 84 minutes per day during the COVID-19 pandemic compared with rates measured beforehand. The findings mirror similar ...

More screen time among children and teens is linked to higher risks of heart and metabolic problems, particularly when combined with insufficient sleep. Danish researchers discovered a measurable rise ...

Sara Moniuszko is a health and lifestyle reporter at CBSNews.com. Previously, she wrote for USA Today, where she was selected to help launch the newspaper's wellness vertical. She now covers breaking ...

Kids copy everything we do, including our relationships with our devices. While doomscrolling on a smartphone certainly isn't the healthiest way for an adult to spend their spare time, for young ...

These days, just about everything is on a screen. Your children likely spend a lot of time using screens, whether it’s at school or home. As a parent, you must keep an eye on the trends in your house.

Increased time on electronic devices or watching TV among children and young adults was associated with higher cardiometabolic disease risk, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and insulin ...

Too much screen time could be affecting your child's language development. The American Academy for Pediatrics advises children be kept away from screens until they are 18 months old and should only ...

Note to readers • This is part of a collaborative project between The Salt Lake Tribune and the Highland High School Rambler. Read more about these young Utahns’ experiences and perspectives here. In ...

SALT LAKE CITY — Parents concerned about the academic achievement of their children have yet another reason to curb excessive screen time. A new study published Friday in JAMA Network Open finds an ...

Sleep specialists have long warned of the hazards of bringing smartphones into the bedroom. Now, research has confirmed just how damaging that habit can be. The new study, which surveyed more than ...