There is "endless hyperbole about how incredibly complex and powerful the human brain is," says California Institute of Technology neuroscientist Markus Meister. "If you actually try to put numbers to ...

In recent research, prolonged computer use has been associated with an increased risk of erectile dysfunction. In other words, spending long hours seated at a computer may contribute to the ...

A new study is “a bit of a counterweight to the endless hyperbole about how incredibly complex and powerful the human brain is,” one researcher said. By Carl Zimmer In our digital age, few things are ...

Every person is the product of many factors, including genetics, their environment and experiences, and their own personal choices. One of the most significant influences, though, through childhood ...

A study showed that the strongest indicators for how much time a child spent on their devices was their parent’s screen time. NBC News’ medical contributor, Kavita Patel, explains the new findings ...

For older adults, finding the sweet spot in terms of screen time could help reduce their risk of dementia, a recent study from the School of Global Public Health at New York University found. Among ...

The average American now spends $3,275 per year on internet, TV, mobile phone expenses and streaming bills, a new study finds. A study by Reviews found that Americans on average spend at least $130 ...

A new map illustrates southwestern Pennsylvania’s dramatically uneven internet access. While Allegheny County is home to some of the region’s highest internet speeds, it also ranks next to Fayette and ...

Despite some widely reported theories that Internet use encourages isolation and creates wedges between family members, a study released yesterday found that Internet and cell phone technologies are ...