teenagers

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…

A number of retail stores are opening on Thanksgiving Day again this year, to squeeze one more shopping day into their biggest season. Many of the…

If there’s one thing both teens and their parents dread, it’s The Talk. The one about the birds and the bees. Today on Think, Krys Boyd asked a pair of…

NPR aired an interesting story this morning about how some parents think their kids begin their school day too early. They and some experts say students…