Ahead of Halloween, an expert explains the symbolism of some classic on-screen monsters and the theological questions they raise.

Seasonal changes in adolescent suicide explain the controversial "13 Reasons Why" findings of past studies.

Switching from Fox News to CNN for just a month shifted viewers opinions on the news of the day. But it didn't last after switiching back.

Can the media that tout detoxes and supplements really sway what Americans think about vaccines? It seems so, report researchers.

A new encyclopedia explores representations of people of color in American television. Co-editor Stephanie Troutman Robbins discusses Blackness on TV here.

When a fictional female journalist appears on screen, chances are she's about to sleep with one of her sources. This trope can have real-life consequences.

The more TV that kids watch, the more ads they see, and that can make life more stressful for parents, according to new research.

Americans are essentially speaking separate, polarized languages, an analysis of words in cable news video comments indicates.

Characters in children's television shows can shape kids' opinions and preferences, but STEM programming largely leave Latinx and female characters out.

Whether taking in art or making it ourselves, long stays at home during the COVID-19 pandemic may lead to a new appreciation of the arts.