Jim Liebelt

What's the best predictor of who a teenager will become friends with? According to a new study, it's the classes he or she takes.

Televisions, computers, gaming consoles and mobile phones in children’s bedrooms can cause anxiety and sleep loss, according to a new study...

Poor coping strategies might apply in both cases, according to a new study.

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Teen athletes are at increased risk of sports-related injuries are also at heightened risk for medication misuse and abuse, especially for boys,...

Personal finance and business education teachers five of the most gaping holes in teens' money knowledge.

Teens react more impulsively to danger than children or adults, which might explain why they're more likely to be involved in crimes, according to...

A new study in the Journal of Adolescent Health provides further evidence for a growing body of research that supports a movement to delay school...

According to a new study, teens who are prescribed pain relievers, such as Vicodin and OxyContin, are at "notable risk" for abusing opioid drugs.

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A new study suggests that mothers' friendships with other adults can impact their adolescent children's relationships with their own friends,...

New study says as families become more complicated, more grandparents are providing care for their grandchildren.

The age at which puberty starts in some girls has continued to drop, finds the latest study to suggest obesity may be a key trigger.

Facebook stock loses steam after the company admitted young teens are losing interest in the site.

Smartphone saturation among teens and young adults in the US is nearly complete.

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In a newly revised policy statement, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that parents make a media use plan for their families that takes...

The American Academy of Pediatrics is urging pediatricians to promote and provide condoms for their adolescent patients.