Teen cannabis use is linked to slower cognitive growth, especially memory, with THC as a likely contributor during key ...

The largest study of adolescent brain development ever conducted in the United States has produced a finding that parents in ...

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Youth cannabis use between ages 9 and 17 years is associated with slower cognitive development during a time of key brain development.

Teens who start using cannabis before age 15 are more likely to use the drug often later in their lives. They are also more likely to develop mental and physical health problems in young adulthood ...

Though some say weed can improve mood and energy, there are negative effects on cognitive skills — especially in younger ...

Empathy, the ability to understand and share the feelings of others, is a crucial aspect of human social interaction. Parents and educators often wonder how teenagers develop this essential skill and ...

Researchers have recently reviewed the existing literature to understand how an adolescent’s eating behavior affects the development of the prefrontal cortex (PFC) and hippocampus (HPC), as well as ...

During adolescence, the teen brain goes through dramatic changes which scientists are just beginning to better understand. For parents, teachers, and anyone who cares for a teenager—it is often ...