Teens

Extra sleep boosts teen brain power, study finds

New research shows that just 15 more minutes of rest can sharpen teen thinking skills and improve brain health, even without hitting the ideal hours.

Staying active as a teenager protects against depression, study finds Mac Oliveau

Teen stuns math community by disproving widely accepted 40-year-old math conjecture Joshua Shavit

Study uncovers alarming phone use by teens while driving Mac Oliveau

Researchers warn of lasting risks to kids’ from television violence Mac Oliveau

FDA-approved drug triples vaping quit rates in teens and young adults Rebecca Shavit

Teenager solves ancient mystery by decoding 4,000-year-old Egyptian text Joseph Shavit

Breakthrough studies look to predict migraine headaches Joshua Shavit

Fewer teens view themselves as overweight and that’s a public health problem Joseph Shavit

Researchers discover the cause behind the dramatic drop in youth drinking over the last 20 years Joseph Shavit

Balancing work and school: The effects of teen employment on grades, sleep, and relationships Joseph Shavit

Groundbreaking obesity drug helps teens lose weight, study finds Joseph Shavit

Groundbreaking research unlocks ways to help teens get more sleep Joseph Shavit

Children are bombarded with violence in the news – here’s how to help them cope Joseph Shavit

A ‘Goldilocks amount’ of time spent online could be good for teenagers’ wellbeing Joseph Shavit