Adolescents with an internet addiction undergo changes in the brain that could lead to additional addictive behavior and tendencies, finds a new study by UCL researchers.
Internet addiction affects behavior and development of adolescents, study finds retrieved 4 June 2024 from https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-06-internet-addiction-affects-behavior-adolescents.html
This document is subject to copyright. Apart from any fair dealing for the purpose of private study or research, no part may be reproduced without the written permission. The content is provided for information purposes only.Doctors develop minimally invasive procedure to avoid drilling a 'burr hole' in the skull to treat clot on the brainApr 11, 2024Use this form if you have come across a typo, inaccuracy or would like to send an edit request for the content on this page.
Your feedback is important to us. However, we do not guarantee individual replies due to the high volume of messages.to let the recipient know who sent the email. Neither your address nor the recipient's address will be used for any other purpose. The information you enter will appear in your e-mail message and is not retained by Medical Xpress in any form.Get weekly and/or daily updates delivered to your inbox.
Medicine Research Health Research News Health Research Health Science Medicine Science
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Health care providers want this information before prescribing the HIV prevention, PrEP, to adolescents, study findsHIV infections among adolescents and young adults continue to be at high levels, with Americans between the ages of 13 and 24 accounting for approximately 20% of all new HIV infections in 2019. However, uptake of a preventive regimen known as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in this group remains low.
Read more »
Nearly 3% of healthy adolescents use commercial CBD products, study findsSince cannabidiol (CBD), the non-intoxicating component of cannabis, was legalized in the United States by the 2018 Farm Bill, products containing the compound have flooded the consumer health sector.
Read more »
Study finds brain wiring predicted adolescents' emotional health during COVID-19 pandemicThe COVID-19 pandemic was challenging for many adolescents, disrupting their schooling and social/emotional development.
Read more »
Health risks of using cannabis are higher in adolescents than in adults, study findsUsing cannabis on a regular basis may be significantly more dangerous for adolescents than adults, with adolescents showing higher levels of cannabis use disorder and reporting greater negative impacts on daily functioning than adults, in a new study led by the University of Bath in the UK.
Read more »
New study highlights risks of muscle-building supplement use among adolescents and young adultsA recent study from the University of Toronto has revealed critical insights into the use of muscle-building supplements (such as whey protein and creatine) among adolescents and young adults in Canada.
Read more »
Study shows alarming rise of electronic vaping use in US adolescentsElectronic vapor products (EVPs), also known as e-cigarettes or vaping devices, have an allure because of their marketed image as a safer alternative to traditional cigarette smoking and for their variety of appealing flavors.
Read more »