Jim Liebelt

The majority of girls in the United States do not have sex before the age of 19, a change from earlier years, a new report shows.

A new study finds that more than 60% of today's young adults have received financial help from their parents.

Insurer USAA has published a list of the top 10 cars for teens.

More teens are using video chats to interact and communicate with friends, thanks in part to the adoption growth of apps such as Skype, Googletalk...

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Past-month marijuana use -- particularly heavy use -- has increased significantly among U.S. high school students, according to the 23rd annual...

A new study suggests that some teenagers may be more inclined to experiment with drugs and alcohol, simply because their brains work differently,...

Children who are bullied are three times more likely than others to self-harm by the time they are 12 years old, according to a new study.

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A new study of adolescent health around the globe found the U.S. had the highest mortality rate for people ages 10 to 24 of any high-income country...

A new study suggests that teen girls are far more likely than boys to engage in distracted driving behavior.

In states where police can stop and ticket unbelted vehicle occupants, more high schoolers "click it."

Multiple news services have recently reported that six Los Angeles-area teens have been treated in emergency rooms for alcohol poisoning after...

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Scientists have developed a blood test that one day may help diagnose major depression in teens and young adults.

Two studies suggest family routines can reduce kids' risk for obesity by up to 40%, while monitoring food choices and exercise alone have proven...

A new study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds that nearly one in four first-born babies, or 22 percent, are born to...

Girls from troubled homes are more likely to be obese at age 5 than girls from happier ones, new research shows.