Teens who come from poorer homes and stressful environments tend to have sex earlier, new research suggests.The study, by researchers from the College of Human Ecology and the University of Texas, found that te...

Are e-cigarettes an alternative to regular cigarettes? Not among youth, it would seem. Oh, e-cigarettes are very popular among teens, but evidence suggests it doesn't curb their appetite for real smokes. Accord...

Marijuana has been legalized in two states, and its medicinal use has been authorized in several more. Many folks, especially youth, are beginning to see the drug as fairly benign; and a new study found that th...

With recreational marijuana use now legal in Colorado and Washington, lawmakers and organizations in those states have been trying to figure out how to deal with the new industry. The latest example: The Girl S...

12 Years a Slave, which won the 2014 Oscar for Best Picture, will become part of the public school curriculum on slavery, according to the National School Boards Association. The R-rated film will be paire...

Most adults think they know what to look for in depressed teens. They might be missing school or suddenly started drinking or using drugs. According to a new study, they might be overlooking some other warnings...

With their gated communities and phalanx of bodyguards, celebrities used to be almost unreachable for the average fan—unless the fan was prepared go to some seriously disturbing lengths. Now, thanks to Tw...

What Do You Hope to Achieve?Get downloadable PDF.Get downloadable PowerPoint presentation.About/DisclaimerWhat Happened:The American Dream…for decades, it's been an easily defined goal for most Americans:...

For years, people have lambasted iconic fashion doll Barbie and her employer, Mattel, for her insane body proportions: Her legs are too long. Her bust is too big. Her waist is ridiculously skinny. Now, it seems...

We all know teens and young adults spend a great deal of time staring at screens (i.e.,  smartphones, tablets, flat-screen televisions). According to Nielsen's Audio Today Report, they also engage in a for...