Children and adolescents who own smartphones by age 12 have higher risks of depression, poor sleep and obesity, according to ...

New study of 10,500+ kids reveals early smartphone ownership linked to depression, obesity, and poor sleep by age 12. Earlier ...

Children who own smartphones by age 12 are at higher risk of lack of sleep, obesity and depression, a new study published ...

A new study on smartphone use and its effect on adolescents’ health may be one more reason parents should hold off on getting their kids the devices.

UVA clinical psychologist Claudia Allen says delaying a child’s first phone can help reduce the dangers of depression, ...

Researchers found higher rates of depression, poor sleep and obesity among tweens who had early access to a cellphone.

Are you thinking about gifting your child a smartphone this holiday? New research from the University of Georgia reveals how early phone use can influence their well-being.

Dashia is the consumer insights editor for CNET. She specializes in data-driven analysis and news at the intersection of tech, personal finance and consumer sentiment. Dashia investigates economic ...

Fancy cameras, giant screens and massive storage usually make smartphones more expensive. But next year, it’s a routine component that might be boosting prices: memory.