Jim Liebelt

A new study shows that one in five U.S. adolescents “lends” or “borrows” diverse prescriptions, with consequences that are sometimes dangerous or...

Parents today give their children more freedom at home but keep them on a tighter leash in public, a new study finds. This is the reverse of what...

A new study indicates blood pressure was significantly higher in children who had the most TV and screen time compared to children with the lowest...

Pain relief isn't the main reason why one in 10 high school seniors have tried opioid drugs, a new U.S. study finds.

he down economy is putting a damper on back-to-school shopping this year.

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

According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer, tanning beds have just made the list of highest cancer-causing risks, joining other...

Today's kids are spending little if any time being taught to write in cursive. The question is, does it matter?

More new research is being released on the dangers of using cell phones while driving. This new study recommends banning cell phone use by teen...

A federal law taking effect next year will tighten rules about issuing credit cards to people under the age of 21. This will surely reduce the...

The lingering recession is forcing cash-strapped parents to cancel camp for the kids. Instead, they're being packed off to their grandparents'.

For teens, being overweight may beget having overweight friends, according to a new study.

New research suggests girls' brains are hardwired to care about one-on-one relationships with their BFFs (best friends forever), while the brains...

A new U.S. government study found that previously improving trends in teens' and young adults' sexual and reproductive health have flattened or may...

Teenagers who spend hours in front of the television may have a poorer diet as young adults, a new study suggests.

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

Teenagers who drink heavily are also more likely than their peers to have behavioral problems or symptoms of depression and anxiety, a new study...

Coupons and discounts will be the hottest styles for back-to-school shoppers this year.