Chimpanzees show physical risk taking peaks in infancy, not adolescence, highlighting the powerful role of supervision in ...

"It is never too late to change to healthier habits. Adopting healthier habits in midlife also has benefits for older age," health scientist and lead author Dr. Tiia Kekäläinen said, per a press ...

A University of Michigan and James Madison University study examining risk behavior in chimps and humans finds that human intervention may be causing risky behavior to peak in adolescence. In chimps, ...

Smoking, heavy drinking, and physical inactivity can take a lasting toll on health by age 36, a new study shows. But there are ways to turn things around. Smoking, heavy drinking, and physical ...

While being attractive can have its perks, better-looking people may be more likely to develop problems with alcohol. Increased levels of risky behavior in young people—such as partying more and ...

Adolescents who use social media such as Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube and TikTok every day are more likely to engage in risky behavior, according to a new study. Children as young as 10 are at greater ...