Scientists have discovered that the adolescent brain does more than prune old connections. During the teen years, it actively builds dense new clusters of synapses in specific parts of neurons. These ...

This could be pivotal to helping people of all ages.

A recent study published in Environmental Research suggests that breathing polluted air may alter the physical development of ...

Adolescence may be far more than a period of pruning away unused brain connections. New research suggests the teenage brain ...

Adolescents have long engaged in high-risk behaviors and poor decisions. Now we know that it's got a lot to do with what's going on in the development of their brains.

For parents mystified by changes they see brewing in their preteen, La Cañada Unified School District is offering a free six-week parenting workshop starting next Thursday intended to shed light on ...

This post was coauthored by Gabriella P. Oettinger and Juan M. Dominguez, Ph.D. As we begin the new school year, the importance of understanding the challenges and risks that students face becomes ...

Today's teenagers — especially girls — are more likely to feel persistently sad or hopeless. - MementoJpeg/Moment RF/Getty Images If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, help is ...

The detailed mapping revealed an unexpected pattern. One specific section of the dendrite contained an unusually dense ...