The guidance was released by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

A new study suggests high daily screen time is linked to higher cardiometabolic risk in youth. Better and more sleep can help mitigate screen time’s impact on kids’ heart and metabolic health. Small ...

University of Denmark researchers say the time children spend video gaming, scrolling through social media or watching TV could be putting their future heart health at risk. File Photo by Keizo ...

Addictive cell phone use in children under 15 increases the risk of depression and suicide more than screen time.

Screen time doesn't just affect mental health. It may also take a toll on the physical health of children and teens, according to new research. Published in the Journal of the American Heart ...

Researchers in Denmark show that every extra hour of daily screen use in kids and teens increases cardiometabolic risk, but getting enough sleep may help protect their hearts. Study: Screen Time Is ...

(WXYZ) — In today’s Health Alert, a new study is raising concern about how screen time could be impacting your child’s heart health. Spending more time on ...

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 ...

SAN ANTONIO — The school year is underway and that means kids' brains are back to the books after weeks of summer vacation. Some of those summer hours might have been spent in front of TVs, tablets or ...

In today's digital era, children multitask between smartphones, online classes, gaming, and streaming, even during homework breaks or before bedtime. But what if this ever on screen exposure isn't ...

Children and young adults who spend excessive hours glued to screens and electronic devices may have higher risks for cardiometabolic diseases, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and ...

Excessive screen time may quietly strain your eyes and worsen glaucoma management. An ophthalmologist shares 7 simple tips to reduce the risk and protect vision.