Jim Liebelt

Study findings indicate the majority of tweets about marijuana were sent and received by Twitter users aged younger than 25 years.

Boys and girls who are unruly and aggressive from a young age were found to be more likely to start having sex before age 16, according to a new...

A recently released report by the Association of American Colleges highlights the differing views of employers and college students regarding...

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On the days kids eat pizza, they likely take in more calories, fat and sodium than on other days, a new study found.

A new study finds a link between the number of TV ads for alcohol a teen views, and their odds for problem drinking.

In a new study, researchers found the main motivation for weight loss among the adolescents was the desire for better health and self-worth, rather...

A new study suggests that adolescents who get poor or insufficient sleep may be at higher risk of developing alcohol or drug problems.

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Half of young drivers who died in crashes in nine states were under the influence of alcohol, marijuana or both at the time of the accident, a new...

While the vast majority of American teens say heavy daily smoking is a major health hazard, many others mistakenly believe that "light" -- or...

Teen retailers are suffering for not paying enough attention to the shifting taste of their target audience.

Teens significantly overestimate their peers involvement in substance use and sexual behaviors, but underestimate the time peers spend studying or...

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A new study found that it’s relatively easy for teens with histories of mental illness or suicidal acts to find guns in their homes.

A new study finds that the blue light emitted from small-screen devices can interrupt kids' sleep.

A new study by researchers from the University of Florida and published by the American Psychological Association found that adolescents who grow...

A survey of alcohol-drinking British teens found that only 5% had never experienced an alcohol-related blackout.