Kanye West always has worn many hats: rapper, entrepreneur, social provocateur. It seems as though he can add one more title to his resume: religious leader.West apparently has inspired a new (if rather small) ...

Teens are deeply motivated by rewards, according to a new study; and researchers say it's because their brains aren't fully developed.They uncovered this little factet by asking teens and adults to participate ...

Researchers agree: MTV shows such as "16 and Pregnant" is a highly influential show for those who watch it. What they don't seem to agree on is whether the influence is positive or negative.According to the Nat...

About 11 million American youth have left Facebook since 2011, according to the consultant firm iStrategy Labs. Their researchers found that more than 4 million high-school-age users and nearly 7 million colleg...

Quick BackdropHow's your energy factor these days? Studies have shown that due to less sunlight in the winter months (the days are shorter), people tend to be more depressed and have less energy. There's even a...

"See, I am making all things new" (Rev. 21:5). Perhaps you've heard of Andy Andrews. At the age of 19, he lost both of his parents within the span of a few weeks—his mother to cancer, his father in a tragi...

Bono, U2 Accept Award for Being a PainGet downloadable PDF.Get downloadable PowerPoint presentation.About/DisclaimerWhat HappenedEarlier this month, U2 won the Sonny Bono Visionary Award for the song "Ordinary ...

Doctors say that teens who suffer concussions should stay well away from homework. Really.According to new research, exerting your brain too much after a concussion can slow the healing process. Allowing your n...

File this study under "Did we really need a study to tell us this?" According to research recently published in Pediatrics, young adolescents who sext—that is, send explicit photos or messages via smartph...

Thanksgiving is long gone, but expressing gratitude for the great things in your life is important to do year-round. In fact, research suggests the more gratitude you express, the more things you'll have for wh...