This could be pivotal to helping people of all ages.

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.

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 ...

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

This is the first in a series of articles on the teen brain, based on a presentation given at Miami Beach Senior High School. If you are the type who wants to skip straight to the tips, don’t worry.

A recent study from Oregon Health and Science University found common air pollutants can alter adolescent brain development.