Tag Archives: teens

Instant messaging can be a source of emotional support for teens and help them collaborate on school projects, but new research shows that texting after ...

E-cigarette use is soaring among U.S. teenagers, largely because of advertising aimed at their age group, federal health officials said Tuesday. Seven out of 10 ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday proposed that American teenagers be banned from using tanning beds. “Today’s action is intended to help protect ...

A new analysis suggests that parents who set rules and keep tabs on their teenagers may have kids who are more cautious about sex. “Parents ...

“Tweeners” who think marijuana is acceptable may be more likely to drive drunk or ride with a drunk driver when they reach high school, a ...

Bubblegum, cotton candy, chocolate: Just a few of the tempting flavors often added to tobacco being consumed by American children and teens. Now, an analysis ...

Five out of six middle and high schools in the United States start the day too early, which keeps students from getting the sleep they ...

Music training improves teens’ hearing and language skills, a new study says. The findings suggest that music instruction can help teens do better in school, ...

Teens who have legal permission to use medical marijuana are 10 times more likely to say they’re addicted than those who get the drug illegally, ...

Most Tommy John surgeries to fix elbows torn in sports-related injuries are being performed on teenagers, especially baseball pitchers, and the numbers are rising every ...