teens

One in 4 high school seniors say they have vaped in the past month. And for heavy users, scary headlines about serious illness and death are no match for nicotine addiction and peer pressure.

Research on young mice and rats shows how nicotine hijacks brain systems involved in learning, memory, impulse control and addiction.

Vaping has attracted a new generation to nicotine, and is fueling a dangerous outbreak of lung disease. If you're a parent of a teen you're probably worried. But what should you say to your kids?

A study finds that about 7 percent of all teen homicides between 2003 and 2016 were committed by a romantic partner. The majority of victims were teen girls.

A new study shows a rise in depression and stress among young people parallels the growth in smartphone and social media use.

It's almost flu season, and young Floridians are not as protected as they should be. According to a new analysis, almost half of Florida's high school…

Evidence shows there's a link between depressed parents and their offspring. But a new study suggests that when teens benefit from treatment for their depression, there's a ripple effect on parents.

In 2015, black youths were five times more likely than white youths to be incarcerated — the widest disparity since the start of the century. But advocates say crime rates are not to blame.

Doctors know that concussions can cause serious health impacts. Research now shows that rates among adolescents, especially those involved in contact sports, may be pretty high.

Researchers have found that people with deep friendships in adolescence had less anxiety and a greater sense of self-worth in early adulthood. Close friends matter, their study found.

Role-playing games like " Dungeons and Dragons " have risen in popularity in recent years, even being featured on hit shows like Netflix's "Stranger...

A new report from the World Health Organization looks at the causes — and how most of the deaths could be prevented.