teenagers

For one Round Rock teen, getting accepted to Harvard was her ticket out of a state that she says is hostile to trans youth. Now Texas will ensure young people like her no longer have access to gender-affirming care.

As 2022 comes to a close, we’re hearing from North Texans about what they've learned this year.

The agency is so understaffed that teens have reported spending up to 23 hours locked in their cells, using water bottles to go to the bathroom. A staggering number have hurt themselves or been placed on suicide watch.

The program allows Dallas teenagers to visit local attractions like the Perot Museum and the Dallas Zoo for free. Passes can be picked up at any Dallas recreation center.

Teenagers are already leaving the state to get care or avoiding medical care altogether.

Vaping has attracted a new generation to nicotine, and is fueling a dangerous outbreak of lung disease. If you're a parent of a teen you're probably worried. But what should you say to your kids?

A recent poll found most Americans are in favor of safe storage laws. But gun owners disagree on what the safest way to store a gun is.

The state health department is investigating a potential connection between recent cases of lung disease in Texas teens and e-cigarette use.State health…

In 1999, when TVs and desktops dominated, the American Academy of Pediatrics issued its famous recommendation that children use no electronic screens…

Doctors know that concussions can cause serious health impacts. Research now shows that rates among adolescents, especially those involved in contact sports, may be pretty high.

With school back in session, students are having to readjust from their summer sleeping habits. Helping teenagers get better sleep is a familiar subject…

The Annie E. Casey Foundation released its annual study on children’s poverty and well-being today. Last year, Texas performed pretty dismally. Not much…