23.2 percent decline in illicit drug use over 5 Year period, led by decrease in Marijuana use, but high is the use of prescription drugs.

In Moscow teenagers popularize the emo subculture: vulnerable depressed teenagers.

Successful rate of development of children and teens in best neighborhoods not significantly higher than those from disadvantaged neighborhoods.

Teenagers who take a daily multivitamin supplement have a healthier diet and lifestyle than those who don't take vitamins.

A health intervention in overweight teens can help curb this disturbing health trend.

By early adulthood 20 percent of teen girls use diet and weight loss pills.

Teens who are savvier about the motives and methods of advertisers may be less inclined to take to cigarettes.

Teenagers who experienced high blood lead levels during childhood appear to suffer more accidental injuries than those who had lower lead exposure.

Teens who have had close relationships with their parents, friendships focused on positive pursuits and good schooling experiences are less likely to experience depression and behavior problems in adolescence.

Prevention programs conducted in middle school can reduce methamphetamine abuse among rural teens years later.

Epidemiological study charts 'trackable' milestones in teen addiction to smoking.

The body's decreased response to insulin beginning as early as age 13 may mean increased cardiovascular disease risk by age 19.

Good relationship with their mothers seemed to be associated with correct condom use in teens.

Teens who feel dissatisfied with their bodies are at higher risk for future binge eating, smoking, poor eating, and decreased physical activity.

The frequency of adolescents viewing wrestling on TV was positively associated with date fighting and other violent behaviors, according to a study, published by researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine in the August issue of Pediatrics.