Jim Liebelt

Parents, are you monitoring your stash of nutmeg?

Teen dating violence occurs in almost 1 in 5 couples, and perpetrators also often assault family and friends, according to a new study.

The contents of school vending machines contribute to bad eating habits and poor nutrition, a new study shows.

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The AMP Insights Holiday Shopping Behavior survey looked at teens between the ages of 13 and 19 and reveals who teens plan to purchase gifts for...

Students have always faced distractions and time-wasters. But computers and cellphones, and the constant stream of stimuli they offer, pose a...

Preteens with a high body mass index (BMI) have increased risk factors for coronary artery disease in adolescence, researchers have found.

Eating disorders have risen steadily in children and teens over the last few decades, with some of the sharpest increases occurring in boys and...

According to a new study, plain old booze-free energy drinks — like Red Bull and Monster — may increase the risk of alcohol abuse among teens and...

Early teen use of marijuana may lead to long-lasting effects on brain development, according to new research.

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The Food and Drug Administration is set to rule that caffeine is an unsafe food additive to alcoholic beverages, and the move will effectively ban...

Bouts of heavy drinking can increase male teens' levels of impulsive behavior over time, including their propensity for more heavy drinking.

Teens who eat less salt lower their long-term risk for high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke, new research indicates.

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Most depressed teens respond well to therapy, whether drug or behavioral, but with time, even those who have recovered fully become vulnerable to...

Heavy teenagers are often destined for skyrocketing weight gain in their 20s, a new study shows.

A new study finds a link between excessive messaging and risky behaviors in teens.