Researchers observed a link between a constant fear of missing out, addictive TikTok habits, and everyday memory errors. These findings suggest that short video platforms share a unique relationship ...

The dominant narrative frames doomscrolling as a dopamine addiction or a willpower failure. Behavioral science suggests something more honest: your brain is seeking low-stakes unpredictability because ...

Social media addiction has been compared to casinos, opioids and cigarettes. While there’s some debate among experts about the line between overuse and addiction, and whether social media can cause ...

Social media addiction has been compared to casinos, opioids and cigarettes. While there’s some debate among experts about the line between overuse and addiction, and whether social media can cause ...

With its twirly cord and landline-like features, the Tin Can is giving kids a crash course in phone etiquette. For example: Talk!

Years ago, I wrote about the opioid crisis and the dangers of punishing legitimate pain patients in our rush to address ...

Former New Haven police Chief Karl Jacobson allegedly wagered more than $4 million on sports betting apps over the course of a year, losing nearly $215,000, according to the arrest warrant affidavit ...

Shutting down during conflict is a habit that often goes misunderstood because it’s usually confused with weakness, ...

Compulsive behaviors around pornography use can deeply affect daily life. Learn to recognize the warning signs.

After the Utah Jazz and Indiana Pacers were both fined six figures for "overt" tanking, NBA commissioner Adam Silver told reporters two days later during All-Star Weekend in Inglewood, California, ...

An expert witness in a case brought by a California woman against Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, testified that the design features of its social media apps are addictive, ...