Marijuana and Kids—Is Occasional Use OK?
Parents are strongly cautioned that pot use is bad for adolescents.
Mental Health
Depressed Teens Have Trouble Getting Help
How parents can make sure their kids don't fall through the cracks.
Kids & Obesity
Overweight child with stomach belly shown.
Today's Kids Are Fat. Why? They Eat More
Research says overeating is the cause of rise in obesity.
Teen Pregnancy
Teen Sex & Pregnancy: Part of a Bigger Problem
The birthrate among all unmarried women accounts for nearly 40 percent of births.
Autism
Child playing with blocks.
Autism Screening Tops Obama's To-Do List
The president wants universal autism screening for all infants and 2-year-olds.
Sports Medicine
football players butting heads. teens.
Concussions Pose a Long-Term Threat to Young Athletes
Few athletes or coaches recognize the risk.
Drugs & Alcohol
7 Reasons Parents Should Not Test Kids for Drug Use
Seek out an addiction professional, experts say, to get reliable results and avoid a potential tragedy.
The Brain on (Lots of) Marijuana
It's too early to draw conclusions from a study that shows changes in the brains of pot smokers.
Teens Pose the Questions on Peer Pressure and Drugs
Friends often aren't right about the facts; experts hosted an anonymous online chat.
