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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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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
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