Teenagers : Science World Report

Sep 09, 2016 09:41 AM EDT

US Teen Smoking, Drinking Rate Fall To New Lows

US Teens don't actually smoke or drink as much as movies show.

Aug 11, 2016 09:38 PM EDT

US Teenagers More Depressed Now Than In Previous Years?

Depression gets more serious and inflicting through the years.

May 28, 2016 06:30 AM EDT

Living In Poverty Can Impact Teenagers' Brain And Cause Depression, Study Says

Scientists unveil some of the biology of depression in high-risk adolescents whose families are socioeconomically disadvantaged.

May 24, 2016 04:10 AM EDT

Growth Spurts Make Teenage Boys More Clumsy And Awkward, Study Reveals

A recent study revealed that teenage boys' awkwardness and clumsiiness is directly associated to growth spurts.

Feb 17, 2016 12:42 AM EST

More College Students Are Abusing ADHD Meds: Here's Why It's So Dangerous

More and more college students are misusing attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medication to study, according to new research.

Feb 10, 2016 05:56 PM EST

Smoking Marijuana Is Dangerous For Your Memory: Here's Why

A new study pubished in JAMA shows that individuals who smoked weed during their teenage years remember fewer words as they age.

Jan 22, 2016 11:53 PM EST

More Babies Are Being Born With This Rare Health Issue

An increasing number of babies are being born with organs on the outside of their bodies, according to information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. At this time, health officials are uncertain of what is causing the issue.

Oct 27, 2015 11:29 AM EDT

Oxytocin Nasal Spray Benefits Behavioral Problems In Children With Autism

New findings published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry reveal that oxytocin, a hormone that plays a role in social bonding, may be helpful in improving emotional and behavioral issues among youth with autism.

Oct 14, 2015 06:28 PM EDT

Mood Swings: Most Teens Outgrow Aggressive Traits

It's probably just a phase if you're teen is having troubling controlling emotions.

Oct 08, 2015 12:14 PM EDT

Mental Disorders are a Risk Factor for Chronic Pain in Teenagers

A team of researchers have discovered that a quarter of teenagers experience chronic pain when they've also experienced a mental disorder.

Oct 02, 2015 08:11 AM EDT

Late Bedtimes for Teens May Cause Weight Gain and Health Problems

Do you have a late bedtime? Then you may be at risk of weight gain.

Sep 23, 2015 05:14 PM EDT

Adolescent Brain Is Especially Sensitive: Growth Period Critical For Memory

Adolescence is a critical time when the brain is growing, changing and continuously developing. That's why it's so important that outside factors in no way interrupt this process, including things like social stress, memory formation and/or drug use.