May 16, 2012: Head Blows May Hamper Learning in College Athletes
Some football, hockey players show postseason decline, study finds

May 11, 2012: Sooner Is Better for Controlling Obese Kids' Weight: Study
Behavioral therapy more effective in youngsters than teens, Swedish research suggests

May 11, 2012: Only Half of Meds Taken by Kids Have 'Adequate' Safety Info: Study
Medications used in newborns especially under-studied, doctor says

May 08, 2012: Friends' Parents Can Sway Teens' Odds for Drinking, Smoking
'Good' parenting helps kids steer clear of risky behaviors, researchers say

May 07, 2012: For Healthier Eating, Keep Fruits, Veggies Within Reach
Study involving college students found proximity mattered

May 07, 2012: Aim Skin Cancer Warnings at the Young, Too, Experts Say
To get message across, doctors should focus on sun's damage to looks, not health, panel advises

May 07, 2012: Lots of TV May Harm Kids' Diet
Children who watch the most television have worst eating habits, study finds

May 07, 2012: Kids Most Likely to Start Abusing Painkillers at 16: Study
Prevention efforts that begin later are 'too little, too late,' researchers say

May 07, 2012: Study: More Pre-Teens Get Vaccines When Middle Schools Require Them
Vaccinations protect against serious, and sometimes deadly, diseases, experts say

May 04, 2012: Attitude May Be Key to Overweight Girls' Risk of Depression
Unhappiness, unhealthy dieting less likely when girls were OK with their size, researchers found

May 03, 2012: More Teen Girls Using Contraceptives: CDC
Increased use may have contributed to drop in teen births, researcher says

April 30, 2012: More Evidence Bilingualism Aids Thinking Skills
Study finds speaking two languages boosts the brain's response to sound

April 30, 2012: TV Ads May Play Role in Underage Drinking, Obesity
The greater the familiarity with the ads, the greater these risks, researchers say

April 30, 2012: Black Kids Less Apt to Get Meds for Stomach Pain in ER: Study
However, no differences seen in tests ordered or hospitalization rates

April 30, 2012: Being Bullied Tied to Anxiety, Depression in Special-Needs Kids
More than chronic conditions themselves, maltreatment by peers led to mental distress in small study

April 30, 2012: Teen Impulsiveness Has Different Sources in ADHD, Substance Use
Imaging study finds brain networks causing behavior aren't the same

April 30, 2012: Cellphones, Texting Put Teen Drivers in Danger, Studies Show
One study -- using car simulators -- indicates phone use hazardous no matter where it's held

April 27, 2012: Heart Test Spots Sudden Death Risk in Young Athletes
Study found EKGs were highly accurate in identifying those with hidden cardiac disorders

April 27, 2012: Bullied Children at Greater Risk for Self-Harm, Study Finds
Family history or maltreatment further increase likelihood of injuring oneself

April 26, 2012: Battling the Bullying of an Autistic Child
Parents feel their child's pain, frustration, and need to seek out help and support services

April 24, 2012: Texting May Help More Kids Get Flu Shots
Novel way of sending reminders to families linked to more vaccinations: study

April 23, 2012: Cyberbullying May Call for New Prevention Tactics
Existing anti-bully programs won't get through to online aggressors, researcher says

April 23, 2012: Stricter Seat Belt Laws Get Teens to Buckle Up, Study Shows
In states where police can stop and ticket unbelted vehicle occupants, more high schoolers 'click it'

April 21, 2012: On-the-Job Injuries Can Be Lethal to U.S. Teens
88 lost their lives to workplace trauma in 2010 alone, study found

April 20, 2012: Childhood Obesity May Raise Odds of Adult Liver Cancer
Findings underscore importance of healthy weight in youth, researcher says

April 19, 2012: Use of Ecstasy, Speed by Teens Tied to Later Depression
However, study of Canadian high school students didn't show cause and effect

April 17, 2012: Researchers Develop Blood Test for Depression
Group of biomarkers accurately identified teens with mood disorder in small study

April 16, 2012: 12-Step Meetings May Help Teens Beat Alcohol, Drug Abuse
Programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous seem to work as well in teens as in adults, study finds

April 16, 2012: Young Risk-Takers Drawn to Dangerous 'Choking Game'
Study finds 6% of Oregon eighth graders admitted trying it, two-thirds had played more than once

April 13, 2012: Gay Adults Rejected by Parents Have Worse Health, Study Finds
Massachusetts survey found most lesbians, gays, bisexuals received emotional support from parents

April 13, 2012: Even Young Teens Show Signs of Sun Damage
Researchers also found results of special photos lined up with other skin cancer risk factors

April 12, 2012: Vitamin D Doesn't Help Kids Do Better in School, Study Finds
U.K. researchers say vitamin's possible brain benefits might only hold for adults

April 10, 2012: Sexual Abuse May Put Boys at Risk for Unsafe Sex
Multiple partners, teen pregnancies more likely among those who were victimized, surveys show

April 09, 2012: Teen Drinking May Boost Odds of Precancerous Breast Changes
The more alcohol consumed, the higher the likelihood, researchers say

April 06, 2012: Rapid Asthma Treatment in ER May Prevent Admission
Giving corticosteroids as soon as possible hastens recovery, study suggests

April 05, 2012: Sex Education Efforts Lagging in Schools, CDC Says
Many states' schools fail to teach students how to avoid unwanted pregnancy, HIV and other STDs, study finds

April 05, 2012: Texting in College Classrooms Common, Distracting
Study found average student texted or read five texts during class

April 03, 2012: For Many Girls, Slimming Down Doesn't Help Self-Esteem
Teens who were formerly obese often still view themselves as fat, study finds

April 03, 2012: Preteens More Likely to Report HPV Vaccine Side Effects
But symptoms were not serious, survey found

April 02, 2012: Drug, Alcohol Abuse Common Among U.S. Teens, Study Finds
15 percent qualified as substance abusers, and initiation may be start of lifelong troubles

April 02, 2012: Certain Children With Autism Show More Improvement Than Others
In study, 'bloomers' reached higher levels of functioning and had parents with more access to resources

April 02, 2012: HPV Infection Lasts Longer in Young Black Women: Study
This persistence could explain higher rates of cervical cancer, researchers say

March 30, 2012: Study Weighs In on Diets for Kids
Meal plan with very low carbs was tough for children to follow, researchers say

March 30, 2012: Two-Thirds of Kids With Autism Have Been Bullied: Study
Middle school typically the worst time for being picked on, researchers say

March 30, 2012: Dating Violence Common by 7th Grade: Survey
More than one-third report psychological abuse, 15 percent cite physical abuse

March 29, 2012: Heavier Baby Girls at Higher Risk for Diabetes, Heart Woes as Adults
Study found that as teens, they have larger waist size, higher blood levels of insulin, fat

March 27, 2012: High Out-of-Pocket Costs for Kids' Asthma Drugs Could Pose Dangers
Study suggests steeper co-pays reduce medication use in insured children

March 27, 2012: Heart Screenings Yield More False-Positives Among Black Athletes
Race-specific screening criteria needed, researchers say

March 26, 2012: Teen Girl Drivers Likelier to Use Electronic Devices: Study
In-car videos showed more girls using cellphones, grooming, eating behind the wheel

March 26, 2012: 1 in 5 Pharmacies Hinders Teens' Access to 'Morning-After' Pill: Study
Whether they deliberately mislead callers or simply don't know the law is unclear