If you have a young adult under your roof, you’re probably familiar with moodiness, vague responses when trying to engage in conversation, ... Read More
Teen Health
STDs May Be More Common Than Thought Among U.S. High School Kids
Even as the COVID-19 pandemic kept people isolated at home, sexually transmitted disease (STDs) cases increased across the United ... Read More
3 Factors Helped Teens Stay Mentally Healthy During Pandemic
Mental health is a complex subject that many people find themselves shying away from, but for Blacks, teens and young adults; it's a ... Read More
Black Kids Abroad: The Mental Health Benefits of Blacks Traveling Young
Some of us have been blessed to travel abroad and spend part of our lives as nomads, globe-trotting and collecting life-changing experiences ... Read More
Top 5 Ways To Help Bully-Proof Your Child
Boys Town announced strategies to help keep your child safe from bullies. The national child and healthcare organization, which started ... Read More
Are Stimulants a Gateway Drug for College Students?
Stimulants, also known as uppers, is a drug that temporarily increases alertness and energy. The use of stimulant drugs among college ... Read More
5 Signs Your Child May Be A Bully
A good report card is not the only concern for parents of school-aged children. Today, news headlines with heartbreaking reports of ... Read More
Silver Lining Found in Pandemic: Fewer Teens Are Vaping
It turns out that the pandemic has reaped one unexpected benefit: As teens were kept home more often, their use of electronic cigarettes ... Read More
LGBTQ Teens More Likely to Contemplate Suicide at a Younger Age
Kids who are gay, bisexual or questioning their sexuality may be vulnerable to contemplating suicide at a tender age, a new U.S. government ... Read More
One Key Factor Drives Weight Gain in College
College students often put on weight during their freshman year, and a lack of structured exercise may be largely to blame, a new study ... Read More
FDA Tells Three Small E-Cigarette Makers to Stop Selling Flavored Products
Public health advocates say that instead of helping adults quit smoking, e-cigarettes — particularly products with fruity flavors — have ... Read More
Simone Biles: How One Phone Call Changed Her Life
There's a lot of hype around the 4 feet 9 inches tall Olympic gymnast, Simone Biles. But when you talk to those who have seen her perform, ... Read More