Smartphone

Is using smartphones while dining out acceptable, or should it be banned? We asked experts and restaurateurs to weigh in on this recent social media controversy.

Does your child indulge in playing games or watching videos on a smartphone or tablet even during bedtime? Beware, he/she may be over double the risk of having inadequate sleep, which may lead to various ...

If you want to improve your sleep, better cut down on smartphone use near bedtime, suggests a new study that found longer average screen-time is associated with poor sleep quality and less sleep overall.

Not only is the heavy exposure to the smartphones and TV affecting their eyes and brains, a recent study suggests that children are at risk of developing diabetes.

A new study, published in the journal Child Development, shows that your smartphone obsession may cause behavioral issues in your kids.

Ever heard of 'Smartphone Thumb'? Well, it is real, and it is one of the consequences of excessive texting.

According to a new study, brain activity in the regions connected to the thumb and index finger is higher in those who use a touchscreen smartphone than the brain activity of those who don't.

Seeing youngsters busy with smartphones and tablets for hours at a stretch is now a common sight in India. Little do they know that the addiction can cause repetitive strain injury to hand joints.

Afraid there may be peanuts or other allergens hiding in that cookie? Thanks to a cradle and app that turn your smartphone into a handheld biosensor, you may soon be able to run on-the-spot tests ...

Get away from healthy eating habits and regular exercises if you want to lose weight as new research shows that smartphones also play a big role in getting into shape.According to a new study by ...