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

If you scroll through TikTok or Instagram long enough, you’ll inevitably stumble across the line: “Your frontal lobe isn’t fully developed yet.” It’s become neuroscience’s go-to explanation for bad ...

Researchers find marijuana use in teens tied to slower gains in memory, focus, and thinking skills.

Before age 5, a baby's brain grows rapidly, undergoing a uniquely important moment in development. Yet, many don't understand just how critical it is for setting a person's foundation for thriving.

Adolescence is widely thought to be a time when the brain trims away excess neural connections, refining circuits through synaptic pruning. New research now suggests this view may be incomplete.

The human brain has four distinct turning points where its structure changes, according to a study published in the journal Nature Communications, demonstrating that brain development is not as linear ...

Researchers discover that language and Theory of Mind originate in separate brain regions in children, challenging theories of overlapping cognitive development.

A new scientific statement highlights how mental health, sleep, and the gut microbiome shape brain health from childhood ...

Understanding why people born blind never develop schizophrenia could transform how we think about and treat one of ...

When thinking about keeping our brains healthy and minds sharp, we often think about nutrition, exercise, and supplements.