High insulin levels during childhood a risk for mental health problems later in life, study suggests
Researchers have shown that the link between physical and mental illness is closer than previously thought. Certain changes in physical health, which are
Jan. 13, 2021 • ~6 min
College-age kids and teens are drinking less alcohol – marijuana is a different story
Gen Z is breaking stereotypes, but there are still some worrying trends when it comes to substance abuse.
Nov. 19, 2020 • ~6 min
College-age kids and teens are drinking less alcohol – but something else is rising
Gen Z is breaking stereotypes, but there are still some worrying trends when it comes to substance abuse.
Nov. 19, 2020 • ~6 min
College-age kids are drinking less alcohol – but smoking more marijuana
Gen Z is breaking stereotypes in some areas, but the number of young adults using both alcohol and marijuana is also rising, raising concerns about a future surge in substance abuse problems.
Nov. 19, 2020 • ~6 min
Racial discrimination ages Black Americans faster, according to a 25-year-long study of families
A study of 800 Black American families shows early experiences of racism have long-term consequences for physical and mental health.
Nov. 17, 2020 • ~5 min
Connecting to nature is good for kids – but they may need help coping with a planet in peril
Here are four ways adults can help kids work through their worries about the environment.
Nov. 16, 2020 • ~6 min
Mobile technology may support kids learning to recognize emotions in photos of faces
Understanding others' emotions is a crucial social skill. Counter to concerns about screen time stunting kids' development, one study suggests they're getting better at recognizing emotion on screen.
June 2, 2020 • ~6 min
Young dogs might be more similar to human teenagers than we think: new research
Dogs can behave like teenagers too. But it's just a passing phase – and the quality of the dog-owner relationship matters.
May 13, 2020 • ~7 min
Juuling among US youth is about the cool factor, new study suggests
Current legislation focuses on the flavor of e-cigarettes. But the latest research shows the attraction isn't about taste.
May 7, 2020 • ~6 min
Teens are wired to resent being stuck with parents and cut off from friends during coronavirus lockdown
Together the social and emotional 'jobs' of adolescence – developing intimate friendships and achieving autonomy – make teens uniquely resistant to calls for social distancing.
April 22, 2020 • ~7 min
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