Just one unlocked firearm may undo the protective effect of securing all other firearms in the home.

Many parents think that drinking at home is a safe way to teach teenagers about alcohol, but research suggests this is not true.

Policymakers are focusing on restricting teens’ access to social media, but this approach risks cutting them off from its benefits. Making the platforms safer offers an alternative path.

Young people have led makeovers of the concept of love before. But relationships with AI chatbots leave out the compromises and effort of real relationships.

Belonging to a group can make you feel safe and supported. But there can be downsides, too.

Syphilis cases have increased 30% among 15- to 24-year-olds in Philadelphia since 2019, while cases of gonorrhea are up 18%. Chlamydia cases have decreased but remain high.

Adolescents treat ‘for you’ algorithms as a social mirror and are willing to give up privacy to use it.

Congress is considering bills to protect kids online. Some of what’s in those bills could help, but some elements could be harmful.

Adopting healthy behaviors and thought patterns around food and nutrition takes time and intentional effort. But it will lead to more lasting change and positive outcomes than quick-fix dieting will.

Social media companies have come under intense pressure to do more to protect teens, but there’s another concern – they could go too far.