It has been reported that Internet addiction may eventually be considered an actual medical disorder that can be diagnosed and treated. Apparently, China, Taiwan and Korea have already accepted this ...

BEIJING (Reuters Life!) - China has banned electro-shock therapy as a treatment for Internet addiction, citing uncertainty in the safety and effectiveness of the practice after criticism in the local ...

FALL CITY, Wash. - China, South Korea and Japan have several already. Now, the first in-patient treatment center for Internet addiction is launching in the Northwest, about three hours north of ...

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Erectile dysfunction, depression, irritability: Those are just some of the documented, negative effects that long-term exposure to pornography can produce. "I don't think really any ...

(CNN) — Teens who spend lots of time on social media have complained of feeling like they can’t pay attention to more important things like homework or time with loved ones. A new study has possibly ...

Adolescents with an internet addiction undergo changes in the brain that could lead to addictive behavior and tendencies, finds a new study by UCL researchers. The findings, published in PLOS Mental ...

In today’s hyper-connected world, children are growing up surrounded by screens and online platforms, making it increasingly difficult for parents to manage their internet use. While the digital realm ...

Before COVID hit, Jillian, 68, didn't have internet access at her home — not because she couldn't get it connected, but because she was afraid of what might happen if she did. "I initially got onto ...