Adolescent Health Issues , Could Lead to Rapid Aging, , Study Says. CNN reports a new study suggests smoking, obesity and ...

Countries with weaker social protection systems and higher income inequality tend to show wider adolescent health gaps.

Recognition of signs suggesting adolescents are struggling with mental health issues can increase the chances kids get the help they need.

In a study led by researchers from Mass General Brigham, children with more adverse prenatal exposures (APEs) showed higher ...

Alcohol treatment for adolescents in England who are not in employment, education or training (NEET) is more than twice as ...

Teens who start using cannabis before age 15 are more likely to use the drug often later in their lives. They are also more likely to develop mental and physical health problems in young adulthood ...

New research highlights the cost-effectiveness of preventive policies in reducing mental distress and improving labor force participation, income, and health outcomes. Study: Psychological distress in ...

The right of adolescents to access confidential health care is sensitive and controversial. Recent challenges in the court system to adolescents' right to access abortion and contraception are eroding ...

In 2020, COVID-19 pandemic restrictions reduced social interactions and altered routines, increasing feelings of social isolation and instability. These restrictions increased adolescents’ ...

A non-governmental organisation – Hacey – has presented a scorecard of its framework priorities on adolescent and young people’s sexual health. The presentation was done at the second national ...