A study finds teens who follow influencers with product lines or watch beauty tutorials use more personal care products, potentially increasing exposure to hormone-disrupting chemicals.

A new national study finds GLP-1 weight-loss medications are becoming the dominant treatment for obesity in teens and young adults, while researchers say guidance on how to use these therapies is still evolving.

Researchers warn teens are being exposed to alcohol-related social media content on a regular basis, and a lot of it is from influencers and the alcohol industry.

A new study finds that 19.2% of adolescents use AI chatbots when feeling sad, nervous, or stressed, and most do not tell their parents they are seeking mental health advice from AI.

A major new study finds mental disorders now rank as the leading cause of disability worldwide, with anxiety disorders and major depressive disorder rising sharply since the COVID-19 pandemic.

A large, new study finds kids who start using marijuana as teens experience slower gains in memory and thinking as they grow.

A new study suggests exposure to PFAS “forever chemicals” early in life may affect bone development during adolescence, with stronger effects seen in girls.

Teens who regularly drink large amounts of sugar-sweetened beverages — including soda, energy drinks, sweetened teas and coffee drinks — are more likely to report symptoms of anxiety.

A new survey of nearly 3,500 teens finds a surge in sexting since 2019 and an increase in sextortion or blackmail.

A new study finds family meals that include real conversation and fewer digital distractions lead to sharply lower rates of teen substance use.

A new national poll finds only about half of parents now say kids should never swear, and more than a third say it depends on the situation.

A new study finds both heavy use and zero use of social media can negatively impact teen well-being.

A new study finds kids are spending more than an hour a day on their phones at school despite new policies aimed at cutting screen time.

A new study finds teens who use marijuana --- even just once or twice a month – face higher odds of poor grades, increased anxiety, aggression and low self-esteem.

A new study finds the COVID-19 pandemic hit students with anxiety, depression and ADHD especially hard -- and for many, the challenges to engage in learning continue.

National surveys conducted from 2021 to 2024 show more teens are vaping marijuana, and flavored versions are their drug of choice.

What started as a normal milestone for 14-year-old Liliana Castaneda turned into a fight for her life. Heavy bleeding was originally dismissed as stress—but it was actually a rare vaginal cancer.

HealthDay speaks with Dr. Nicole Brady, CMO of United Healthcare, about the surprising results of their new Behavioral Health Report on college students and recent graduates.