Jim Liebelt

A child bullied in fifth grade is more likely to show signs of depression in seventh grade, and abuse substances like alcohol, marijuana or tobacco...

Teens watch about twice as much Netflix as live TV, and they watch even more YouTube, according to new research on more than 1,500 US teens by...

Millennials do not consider themselves "grown up" until they reach the age of 27, a survey has found.

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Nearly 60 percent of teens in the U.S. have taken a break from social media, the bulk of them even voluntarily, a new survey has found.

New research contradicts the popular wisdom, finding that youth violence has sharply declined over the last decade.

Just a bit of vigorous exercise each day could help some children and teens reduce their risk of developing heart problems and diabetes,...

A new study finds that smoking pot or using cannabis in other ways during adolescence may serve as a catalyst for schizophrenia in individuals...

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Some mental health experts say the show, "13 Reasons Why" could pose health risks for certain young people, such as those who have suicidal...

Parents of preschoolers can do three simple things -- regulate meals, bedtime and screen time -- and not only improve their child's emotional...

Water is a better bet than sports drinks for young athletes, sports medicine specialists say.

New research suggests forgetting content from a stressful math class may be one way to protect an individual’s belief that they are good at math.

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Frequent "phys ed" classes not only improve fitness, they also encourage healthy living, finds a study from Oregon State University.

Teen use of Snapchat has a solid lead over Facebook, with 78% of students surveyed saying they use Snapchat daily, and 25% saying it is essential...

When it comes to careers, young people have stars in their eyes, hoping to one day be athletes, artists, or entertainers.

Teen spending on food has hit a new high in Piper Jaffray’s twice-a-year survey of that age group, with limited-service brands like Starbucks and...