Jim Liebelt

The long decline in teen births, which had stalled for two years, seems to be back on track, federal health officials announced Wednesday.

According to a new study in the Journal of Adolescent Health, gaming may be good for teen girls' mental health — so long as they play with their...

A study conducted by Barna Group among a national sample of teenagers gives new insight into whom teens select as their role models and why those...

A new study finds two or more head injuries can lead to problems with memory, sleep and headaches.

A listing of hot cultural items from the the Internet, music, television and movies.

The emotional health of college freshmen has declined to the lowest level since an annual survey of incoming students started collecting data 25...

Sleep problems in youths are the top markers for determining suicidal thoughts and behavior in adolescents, according to new research.

Cable network denies reports of impending cancellation.

New research finds depression and anxiety may be among the consequences of pathological gaming.

A listing of hot cultural items from the the Internet, music, television and movies.

More in the news about MTV's racy new teen drama, "Skins" - and the publicity, controversial as it may be, likely makes MTV executives very happy.

A new study finds that large numbers of college students didn't learn the critical thinking, complex reasoning and written communication skills...

New study finds the more cigarette advertisements teens saw, the more likely they were to smoke.

A new study finds that putting fears and anxieties about tests on paper improves student performance.

While metal tongue studs may have more flash than piercings made of plastic, a mouthful of steel also harbors more bacteria, according to new...

A listing of hot cultural items from the the Internet, music, television and movies.

As adolescents move from elementary school into their middle or junior-high years, changes in friendships may signal potential academic success or...

On Monday (1/17), MTV launches "Skins," an adaptation of the award-winning British series, which based on the trailer, will have parents of teens...