Even mild COVID has lingering effects on young adults

After COVID-19, young people have increased cholesterol, high body mass index, and less physical stamina for a time, research finds.

U. Zurich • futurity
Sept. 7, 2022 ~5 min

Young people report using more marijuana, hallucinogens

Marijuana and hallucinogen use are at an all-time high, survey results indicate. An expert says legality and cultural shifts could be behind change.

U. Michigan • futurity
Sept. 6, 2022 ~10 min


How young people turn crushes into relationships

New research contradicts the hookup stereotype by following young people as they pursue their crushes.

Karen Nikos-UC Davis • futurity
June 2, 2022 ~6 min

Book charts mindfulness practice for young adults

A new book offers essential mindfulness skills to help young adults flourish during that time of transition and throughout their lifetime.

Corrie Pikul-Brown • futurity
April 13, 2022 ~12 min

Book charts mindfulness practice for young adults

A new book offers essential mindfulness skills to help young adults flourish during that time of transition and throughout their lifetime.

Corrie Pikul-Brown • futurity
April 13, 2022 ~12 min

Missing nature during COVID took a mental toll on young adults’

Skipping out on time spent in parks and other forms of nature during COVID's first year took a toll on the mental health of teens and young adults.

Laura Oleniacz - NC State • futurity
Nov. 24, 2021 ~8 min

Rural young people have higher odds of late cancer diagnosis

Distance from the hospital ups the odds of a young adult or adolescent receiving a late-stage cancer diagnosis, research finds.

Neil Schoenherr-WUSTL • futurity
July 20, 2021 ~3 min

How drunk? New scale spans buzzed to wasted

A new tool adds nuance to asking people how they feel when drinking alcohol, and another for how they feel while getting high.

Sara Brennen-Penn State • futurity
May 25, 2021 ~5 min


4 ways to make moving back in with your parents easier

When adults move back in with their parents, it can be awkward for everyone. Four things can make it a more positive experience.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
May 25, 2021 ~4 min

Young adults are falling down. Here’s why

Falling down is "not a trivial problem for young adults." Here's what seems to send college students flying.

Rebecca Hoffa-Purdue • futurity
May 25, 2021 ~6 min

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