At a red-brick school in Virginia, Hayden Jones is one of 1,000 students banned from using their phones as part of a trial hoping to boost learning. But the 12-year-old's verdict on the restrictions — ...

Aika May Talavera, who attended schools at Sasebo Naval Base, developed Kigaru Talks to help people gain confidence speaking ...

A smartphone in the hands of a child might look harmless—useful, even. It offers parents peace of mind, connects children with friends, and provides access to learning tools. But new research suggests ...

A new international study has found that children who use a smartphone before they turn 13 could face several mental health issues. Local experts say the findings of the study are “deeply troubling” ...

Children who own a smartphone before the age of 13 are more likely to experience poorer mental health and well-being in early adulthood, according to a global study of more than 100,000 young people ...

Owning a smartphone before age 13 is associated with poorer mind health and wellbeing in early adulthood, according to a global study of more than 100,000 young people. Published today in the ...

South Korea has announced restrictions on smartphone use among students after parliament passed a bill banning phones and smart devices during class hours in schools. The law, which will take effect ...