While each experience of adolescence is individually unique, I believe that many changes and challenges are much the same for them all. Usually beginning around ages 9 to 13 years, this eight- to ...

Most young people seem to understand that adolescence is no time to go it alone. Such social isolation can breed loneliness (“I don’t have friends to keep me company”) and ignorance (“No one tells me ...

New research shows adolescence lasts into the early 30s, reshaping how parents, teachers and employers should support young ...

Physician-scientists at Oregon Health & Science University warn that exposure to air pollution may have serious implications ...

Global meta-analysis highlights nutrient differences and growth patterns in vegetarian and vegan versus omnivorous diets.

Getting enough sleep is crucial for our body to maintain vital health functions and is especially important for the growth and development of adolescents and young adults. But a new study from the ...

Adolescents with an internet addiction undergo changes in the brain that could lead to additional addictive behavior and tendencies, finds a new study. Adolescents with an internet addiction undergo ...