Obese Kids and Teens Are 6 Times More Vulnerable to Hypertension

Obese Kids and Teens Are 6 Times More Vulnerable to Hypertension

Obesity is on the rise in kids and adolescents in high- and middle-income countries

Depression Linked to Chronic Pain in Teens and Young Adults

Depression Linked to Chronic Pain in Teens and Young Adults

The conclusion belongs to new scientific investigation

Impulsive Teens Are More Likely to Drink Heavily

Impulsive Teens Are More Likely to Drink Heavily

Young people who can't control their impulses are more prone to binge drinking

Obesity Can Trigger Hearing Problems, Researchers Warn

Obesity Can Trigger Hearing Problems, Researchers Warn

Overweight adolescents are likely to suffer hearing loss, study finds

Smartphones Make Teens More Promiscuous, Study Suggests

Smartphones Make Teens More Promiscuous, Study Suggests

The phones are often used to go online, search for potential partners

Boys in the US Are Hitting Puberty Two Years Earlier Than They Did in the Past

Boys in the US Are Hitting Puberty Two Years Earlier Than They Did in the Past

Concerns are raised about how this will affect the general health of kids in this country

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • February 14th, 2012
Seven Hours of Sleep Are Enough for Teens

Seven Hours of Sleep Are Enough for Teens

The current recommended standard may be set too high

Suicidal Behavior Affects Youngsters Early On

Suicidal Behavior Affects Youngsters Early On

New research suggests this happens a lot earlier than first estimated

Adolescent Girls Suffer Most When Losing Friendships

Adolescent Girls Suffer Most When Losing Friendships

Teens in general are especially hard hit after such a loss

Why Adolescents Grow Smarter Faster

Why Adolescents Grow Smarter Faster

Mystery related to mental evolution finally cleared

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • August 18th, 2010
Teen Hearing Loss at an All-Time High

Teen Hearing Loss at an All-Time High

  • Health
  • By Smaranda Biliuti
  • August 16th, 2010
Disparities in Obesity Rates of US Kids

Disparities in Obesity Rates of US Kids

Teens Have No Single Reason for Taking Risks

Teens Have No Single Reason for Taking Risks

Though they are "famous" for doing so

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • February 15th, 2010
Adolescents Crash More Due to Poor Sleep

Adolescents Crash More Due to Poor Sleep

And cause more car accidents