Teens

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 September 26, 2017

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...

By Amanda MacMillan September 19, 2017

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 December 8, 2016

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 November 16, 2016

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 November 3, 2016

Fewer Kids and Teens Are Dying From Cancer

Treatment advancements are likely responsible

By Alexandra Sifferlin September 16, 2016

What I Want to Do to My Teenager's Phone

For one brief moment I have the power to pull one over on my chief enemy. Should I?

By Belinda Luscombe September 6, 2016

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 September 1, 2016

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 May 16, 2016

How to Talk to Your Kids About Snapchat

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

By Carey Wallace May 9, 2016

Teen Birth Rate Hits All-Time Low

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

By Alexandra Sifferlin April 28, 2016

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 April 7, 2016

The Banana Peel Challenge Is Exactly What You Think It Is

It's all fun and games until the inevitable happens

By Megan McCluskey March 29, 2016

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 March 14, 2016

Switching even briefly leads to big drop in chemical levels

Brief switch dramatically lowers chemicals in body

By Markham Heid March 10, 2016

Nearly 70% of Teens Exposed to E-Cig Ads

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

By Alexandra Sifferlin January 5, 2016

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 December 30, 2015

3 Things to Consider Before Buying Your Kid a Cellphone this Holiday

Here's how to figure out if you want to go down that road

By Yalda T. Uhls December 18, 2015

High School Seniors Now Prefer Marijuana to Cigarettes

Fewer students than last year think that pot is harmful

By Alexandra Sifferlin December 16, 2015

Teens Who Weigh Themselves Have More Body Issues: Study

While stepping on the scale is a strategy for managing weight, doing so frequently can be self-defeating, suggests a new study

By Alice Park November 10, 2015

Teens Keep Pounds Off After Weight-Loss Surgery

Many were able to reverse diseases associated with obesity

By Victor Luckerson November 6, 2015

How to Get Your Kids to Tell You About Their Friends

Tell some embarrassing stories from your childhood

By Carey Wallace November 4, 2015

5 Myths About How Teens Use Technology

A new study also reveals five surprising facts about kids and tech

By Heather Jones and Belinda Luscombe November 3, 2015

How to Tell if Your Teen's Just Moody or Needs Therapy

Teenagers often seem like the world's worst roommates. They mess up your house, eat all your food, use up all your wi-fi and are always asking for money. But much of that would be forgivable,...

By Belinda Luscombe October 14, 2015

When Girls Compulsively Text, Their Grades Suffer

Boys and girls, however, tend to text at the same frequencies

By Tanya Basu October 13, 2015

Study Links Energy Drinks and Traumatic Brain Injury in Teens

Teens who got serious brain injuries in the last year were also more likely to report drinking lots of energy drinks

By Alexandra Sifferlin September 16, 2015

How Parents Make Things Worse For Struggling College Students

When a teen is having trouble, talking more about the issue isn't always the solution

By Rachel Simmons September 11, 2015

E-Cigarettes Are a Gateway to Tobacco, Study Says

A new study looks at how smoking and vaping habits change over time

By Alexandra Sifferlin September 8, 2015

Teen E-Cigs Smokers More Likely to Turn to Cigarettes: Study

New research suggests e-cigarette use among young people could be a gateway to conventional smoking

By Alexandra Sifferlin August 18, 2015

Schools Start Too Early, Federal Officials Say

Officials say kids need more sleep for better health, safety and academic performance

By Alexandra Sifferlin August 6, 2015

FOMO Is Making Teens Terrible Drivers

The pressure to be "always on" is leading young people to take their eyes off the road

By Katy Steinmetz August 4, 2015

Fewer American Teens Are Having Sex Than in the Past

New data shows the number of teenagers who have sex continues to drop

By Alexandra Sifferlin July 22, 2015

This Is What Teens Are Really Doing on Their Phones

New report reveals all

By Robert Hackett May 27, 2015

Justin Bieber Crashed a High School Prom This Weekend

You better Belieb it

By Kevin McSpadden April 27, 2015

Teens Aren't Using the Most Effective Birth Control

A new CDC report reveals few teens use IUDs and implants

By Alexandra Sifferlin April 7, 2015

14 Los Angeles High Schoolers Suspected of Sex Crimes

About 10 have been arrested

By Alexandra Sifferlin March 14, 2015

One Hour of Sleep Makes a Difference In What You'll Eat

When it comes to teens and sleep, it’s not how much sleep, but how consistently they sleep the same amount that’s important for their health

By Alice Park March 5, 2015

It’s Really Easy for Teens to Buy E-Cigs Online

Most popular e-cigarette sites fail to verify the age of their clients, finds a new study

By Alexandra Sifferlin March 2, 2015

Teen Dating Violence Harms Both Genders, Government Report Shows

New data on teen dating violence reveals problems among both sexes

By Alexandra Sifferlin March 2, 2015

8 Ways to Help Cure Your Teen's Screen Addiction

Tips from a former advertising insider

By Stefanie Brown February 19, 2015

This Is What's Keeping Teens From Getting Enough Sleep

The biggest factor keeping teens up at night isn't technology

By Alice Park February 16, 2015

Teens Are Totally Over Valentine's Day

Young love on social media isn't all it's cracked up to be, according to new research provided to TIME

By Charlotte Alter February 13, 2015

Five Best Ideas of the Day: February 3

1. “Even from a libertarian point of view, vaccination is a matter of rational self-interest.” By Ben Boychuk in the Orange County Register 2. ‘Doubt everything:’ Ukrainian students are warning their Russian counterparts not to...

By The Aspen Institute February 3, 2015

Energy Drinks Target Kids

Senators say energy drink companies should not market to youth under age 18

By Alexandra Sifferlin January 9, 2015

Here's Who's Most Likely To Black Out While Drinking

Blacking out, or getting so drunk that you can't remember anything that happened the night before, is all too common among underage drinkers, according to a new study published in the journal Alcoholism: Clinical &...

By Alexandra Sifferlin December 16, 2014

The "Free Periods" Campaign Is Moving Forward in London

There’s a War on Books in Prisons

Fewer High School Students Are Having Sex

3 Myths About Your Teen’s Bad Attitude