Scientists have discovered that the adolescent brain does more than prune old connections. During the teen years, it actively builds dense new clusters of synapses in specific parts of neurons. These ...

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 going on in the development of their brains.

The detailed mapping revealed an unexpected pattern. One specific section of the dendrite contained an unusually dense ...

Physical fitness, physical activity and screen time are associated with brain mechanisms underlying mental health and learning, according to two recent studies from the University of Eastern Finland ...

This could be pivotal to helping people of all ages.

Circadian misalignment in adolescents is linked to structural changes in brain regions that regulate emotional processing and cognitive function.

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 ...

A recent study from Oregon Health and Science University found common air pollutants can alter adolescent brain development.

Members of the tight-knit mountain town of Evergreen gathered Monday in support of students at Evergreen High School. The event, at Evergreen Lake, included therapy, animals, music and food to comfort ...