A new study finds that cognitive impairments in gamers are tied to addiction risk rather than gaming itself, with recreational players showing enhanced attention. The research arrives as PlayStation ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Millions of people dive into video games every day—to compete, unwind, or simply escape. But for some, that pastime can spiral into something darker, marked by isolation ...

A new study from Eötvös Loránd University suggests that recreational gaming may enhance attention, while gaming addiction is linked to reduced working memory. Researchers found these differences were ...

Here's some good news for parents: Although your teenagers may be fans of video games, odds are they aren't hooked on the activity and it isn't having a negative impact on other areas of their lives.

What starts as harmless weekend betting is quietly turning into a daily compulsion for many Ugandans, as easy mobile access, ...

Is there a lot of playing Fortnite, Roblox and Minecraft in your home too? You're not alone. Many children and adolescents play a lot, and often with both known and unknown online players. This can be ...

He said the fact that boys are simply gaming much more than girls also makes them more vulnerable to becoming addicted. Co-author Dr. Beate Hygen, a senior researcher at NTNU, said: "The brain ...