teens

Remember the school shooting in Philippi, West Virginia last August? If it doesn’t ring a bell, that’s probably because no shots were fired. A state…

The laws are intended to reduce inappropriate prescribing of powerful antipsychotics to children and teens in foster care. Public health nurses will monitor medical records.

Young people with health problems left un-cared for in adolescence face higher risks of leading unhealthy lives as adults, a new study finds.A study of…

Sex education conjures images of teenage giggles and discomfort. But Bronx-based teacher Lena Solow is more than happy to talk about the topic.

New research shows that teenagers' brains aren't fully insulated, so the signals travel slowly when they need to make decisions. Neuroscientist Frances Jensen, who wrote The Teenage Brain, explains.

Making pot legal for adults means teens will be more likely to use it too, say pediatricians. And while they're concerned about health effects, they say there are better ways to deter usage than jail.

“The American Academy of Pediatrics has come out with a recommendation for sexually active teenage girls. The organization says the first choice should be…

The American Academy of Pediatrics says too many teens are sleep deprived and one way to fix that problem is to start the school day at 8:30 a.m. or…

When given their choice of contraceptives for free, almost three-quarters of sexually active teenage girls chose long-acting options like the IUD or hormonal implants, a study finds.

This year, Indiana became the first state to require concussion awareness training for coaches at the youth and high school level, although other states…