Teen Health

Q&A: Is Dyslexia Hereditary?

Q: Is dyslexia hereditary? - P. Lee A: The National Center for Learning Disabilities describes dyslexia as a specific learning disability ... Read More

Lady’s First: Little League Star Mo’Ne Davis Changes The Game

Mo'ne Davis throws like...a pitcher! The 15-year-old is dominating the game of baseball and social media for leading her all male ... Read More

Mercy, Mercy We: Managing Stress In Traumatic Times

Are we living in 1965 or 2015!?! Yes, I am aware it is 2015, but with all that has taken place recently one must wonder. I mean c'mon, it ... Read More

Hookah: Healthy Or Hazardous?

Ever seen a hookah bar? Chances are you've seen one, as they are popping up in all major cities as the "safe" thing to do instead of smoke. ... Read More

Vanessa Williams Opens Up About Being Molested At Only 10 Years Old

Actress and former Miss America Vanessa Williams gave a powerful testimony on Oprah’s Master Class about her experience being molested by an ... Read More

Chicago Woman Brings Peace To City’s Streets

(AP) With their brightly colored mats spread along a sidewalk, Tameka Lawson's yoga students try to follow her instructions: concentrate on ... Read More

Chicago Teen: “I Should’ve Been Dead” (VIDEO)

Can you imagine an 18-year-old saying that he should been dead? At the age of 18--he should've been dead?! Growing up, Krishaun Branch ... Read More

Why Is There A Battle Over Healthy School Lunches?

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsFYK0ATYr8&w=420&h=315] Not everyone is on board with the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids ... Read More

Top Hidden Home Safety Traps For Children

Keeping your child safe at home is no easy task. They are so curious and discover the world through their senses, especially through their ... Read More

The Best Age To Have “The Talk” With Your Child Is…

Sexuality is an innate part of our human makeup that becomes awakened during our preteen and teenage years. However, some children actually ... Read More