A large study of brain MRI scans from 11,679 children between the ages of 9 and 10 reviewed by UC San Francisco neuroradiologists identified potentially life-threatening conditions in 1 in 500 ...

Objective To compare regional cortical thicknesses and subcortical gray matter volumes between children aged 9–10 years who play American football vs. non-contact sports. Design Secondary analysis of ...

Pre-teens who are overweight or obese have stark differences in cognitive function and brain structure than their thinner counterparts, according to a new study. The team at Boston Children’s ...

So it was impossible to compare academic versus recreational screen use outcomes. The ABCD Study will follow these children until they are 20 years old.

An analysis of longitudinal data from the Adolescent Brain and Cognitive Development (ABCD) study has found that prenatal exposure to cannabis is associated with an increased likelihood of developing ...

Generous anti-poverty programs may help narrow gaps in mental health and brain development between children living in low- versus high-income households, a new study finds. The analysis, published ...

The ABCD study is still looking to recruit kids, so if you and your preteen are interested, go to abcdstudy.org for more information on how to sign up.

A new study has found sleep deprivation in kids in elementary school can affect brain structure and have lasting effects on school performance, mental health.