Teens : Science World Report

Jun 20, 2017 05:47 AM EDT

Guns Kill About 1,300 US Children Every Year

Guns kill many children than flu or asthma in the United States.

Oct 24, 2016 04:30 AM EDT

Suicide Attempts Investigated After A Video Of A Bullied Teen Went Viral

Researchers studied the suicidal attempt of teens after the tragic death of Amanda Todd.

Oct 08, 2016 04:20 AM EDT

Teens' Selfishness Linked To Learning Faster Than Adults: Brain Study

Findings from a recent brain study suggest that the teens' selfishness links to their ability to learn faster than adults.

Sep 19, 2016 05:00 AM EDT

Teens With Bipolar Disorder At Higher Risk Of Drugs, Alcohol Abuse Later In Life

Bipolar teens are at risk in engaging in substance abuse in their adulthood, according to a study.

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.

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 11, 2016 08:07 AM EST

Marijuana May Change Your Brain if You Smoke as a Teen

Can marijuana change your brain? Not only may that be the case, but the changes could vary by age.

Dec 03, 2015 07:48 AM EST

How to Stay Young for Longer: Accidental Drug Discovery Causes Longer Youth

Researchers may have accidentally discovered how to stay younger for longer-at least in worms. A new study reveals that worms administered an antidepressant have increased lifespans of 30 to 40 percent.

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 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.

Sep 22, 2015 12:52 PM EDT