Teens who regularly drink large amounts of sugar-sweetened beverages — including soda, energy drinks, sweetened teas and coffee drinks — are more likely to report symptoms of anxiety.

A new survey of nearly 3,500 teens finds a surge in sexting since 2019 and an increase in sextortion or blackmail.

A new study finds family meals that include real conversation and fewer digital distractions lead to sharply lower rates of teen substance use.

A new national poll finds only about half of parents now say kids should never swear, and more than a third say it depends on the situation.

A new study finds both heavy use and zero use of social media can negatively impact teen well-being.

A new study finds kids are spending more than an hour a day on their phones at school despite new policies aimed at cutting screen time.

A new study finds teens who use marijuana --- even just once or twice a month – face higher odds of poor grades, increased anxiety, aggression and low self-esteem.

A new study finds the COVID-19 pandemic hit students with anxiety, depression and ADHD especially hard -- and for many, the challenges to engage in learning continue.

National surveys conducted from 2021 to 2024 show more teens are vaping marijuana, and flavored versions are their drug of choice.

What started as a normal milestone for 14-year-old Liliana Castaneda turned into a fight for her life. Heavy bleeding was originally dismissed as stress—but it was actually a rare vaginal cancer.

HealthDay speaks with Dr. Nicole Brady, CMO of United Healthcare, about the surprising results of their new Behavioral Health Report on college students and recent graduates.

With youth mental health at crisis levels, the American Academy of Pediatrics issued new guidelines recommending mental, developmental and behavioral health screenings beginning at 6 months of age and continuing annually.

Researchers surveyed more than 1,100 teenage drivers and found cell phones are a big distraction behind the wheel – even though many are aware of the danger to themselves and others.

A new study finds obesity in kids 2 to 19 years of age increased significantly between 2011 and 2023, and the COVID-19 pandemic was not a main driver.

A new survey finds cyberbullying is widespread among U.S. teens and the attacks are causing post-traumatic symptoms, researchers warn.

A new study finds more high schoolers are using nicotine pouches -- alone and in combination with e-cigarettes.

More than 1 in 10 children and adolescents now experience anxiety, about 1 in 22 suffer from depression, according to new research.