A new long-term study led by researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine suggests that adolescents who spend consistently high amounts of time using digital media may face increased risks later in life—including poorer memory performance and a greater likelihood of suicide attempts in young adulthood. The study, published in the journal Children, found that individuals who maintained heavy screen use throughout adolescence performed worse on short-term […]