Teens

The "Free Periods" Campaign Is Moving Forward in London

By Raisa Bruner

There’s a War on Books in Prisons

By The Aspen Institute

Fewer High School Students Are Having Sex

By Alexandra Sifferlin

3 Myths About Your Teen’s Bad Attitude

By Alan Kazdin
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20% of Teens Report Having Had a Concussion

Close to one in five teens have been diagnosed with a concussion, according to a new study looking at the prevalence of concussions among young people. In the report, researchers at the University of Michigan...

By Alexandra Sifferlin

Teens Today Are Having Sex, Dating and Drinking Less Than They Used To

Contrary to popular belief, today’s kids are not growing up too fast. According to a new study published in the journal Child Development, they’re growing up slower than they used to.The researchers analyzed survey responses...

By Amanda MacMillan

E-Cigarettes Are a Public Health Threat to Young People, Surgeon General Warns

One in six high school students use e-cigarettes

By Alexandra Sifferlin

The Case Against Energy Drinks Is Getting Stronger

New research raises concerns about sugary, caffeine-filled energy drinks and their effects on young people

By Alexandra Sifferlin

How Making Films Together Changes Teens' Lives

I lost my teen years to drugs and alcohol. As a child, I had so much energy, so much potential, so much caring but all of it was crushed beneath the weight of confusion, lack...

By Carl Lakari

Fewer Kids and Teens Are Dying From Cancer

Treatment advancements are likely responsible

By Alexandra Sifferlin

Italy Is Giving Teens Free Money to Spend at Cultural Sites. It's a Strategy to Fight Terrorism

The "culture bonus" is worth more than $500

By Abigail Abrams

What to Say When Your Kids' Friends are in Trouble

“We’ve never seen such high rates of stress and teen suicide,” says expert

By Carey Wallace

How to Talk to Your Kids About Snapchat

Navigating the pros and cons of the fastest growing social media site

By Carey Wallace

Teen Birth Rate Hits All-Time Low

The number of births fell about 50% among Hispanic and black teenagers

By Alexandra Sifferlin

This Is What Teens Do When They Don't Sleep

Teens who don't get enough sleep each night do riskier things than their well-slept peers

By Alexandra Sifferlin

The Banana Peel Challenge Is Exactly What You Think It Is

It's all fun and games until the inevitable happens

By Megan McCluskey

How to Tell if Your Teen Daughter's Relationship is Unhealthy

7 things to watch out for, from stomach aches to constant check-ins

By Erin Goodhart

Switching even briefly leads to big drop in chemical levels

Brief switch dramatically lowers chemicals in body

By Markham Heid

Nearly 70% of Teens Exposed to E-Cig Ads

Around 18 million U.S. youth see e-cigarette advertising

By Alexandra Sifferlin

Girl Friendship Drama: When It's Time to Stop Perseverating and Let It Go

Tweens and teens have high expectations of themselves and their relationships, but sometimes it's better to give up than push for perfection

By Rachel Simmons
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