And if they call these genes "internet addiction genes," that will be kind of misleading (which is why I've put that phrase in quotes in the title of this post). These genes are really just genes ...

The researchers, who sought to identify problematic internet usage, addiction and its severity, surveyed 796 participants for the study, finding that those 24 years or younger averaged six hours ...

Internet addiction is associated with disrupted signaling in brain regions important for functions such as managing attention, a new study of teens has found. CNN values your feedback 1.

More a popular idea than a scientifically valid concept, internet addiction is the belief that people can become so dependent on using their mobile phones or other electronic devices that they ...

Addiction comes in various forms: for some it's alcohol or drugs, for others, it's the Internet. Some studies suggest that up to 10 percent of people online are addicted.

Internet Addiction Is Ruining Lives. Here's What We Can Do About It. The addiction could affect as many as 40 million people in the U.S. alone.

For people with internet addiction, there’s a type of short-term therapy that can be an effective treatment, according to a small study published on Wednesday in medical journal JAMA Psychiatry.

In 1997, when connecting to the internet still involved a lot of whirring and beeping, a study in Psychological Reports noted that "while individual cases of problems from excessive computer usage ...

The findings, published in PLOS Mental Health, reviewed 12 articles involving 237 young people aged 10-19 with a formal diagnosis of internet addiction between 2013 and 2023. Internet addiction ...

What’s more, Block concluded, “Internet addiction is resistant to treatment, entails significant risks, and has high relapse rates.” It was a disease that needed treatment as much as any ...

Internet addiction continuum and its moderating effect on augmented reality application experiences: digital natives versus older users. Journal of Travel & Tourism Marketing , 2023; 40 (1): 38 ...

Internet addiction may signal other mental health issues among college students, according to a new study. Canadian researchers say their findings could affect how psychiatrists approach people ...