Teen Health
Sex and TV Study
Nancy Snyderman and Meredith Vieira talk about a new study that links certain tv shows to an increased risk of teenage pregnancy.
Nancy Snyderman and Meredith Vieira talk about a new study that links certain tv shows to an increased risk of teenage pregnancy.
Preparing for Delivery: The When and Why of C-sections
Learn the details of and the reasons behind c-sections.
Learn the details of and the reasons behind c-sections.
Adolescent Immunizations
Teens are less likely to be up-to-date with their vaccines.
Teens are less likely to be up-to-date with their vaccines.
Bus Air Quality
Experts weight in on the pollution that permeates school buses.
Experts weight in on the pollution that permeates school buses.
HPV Vaccine
A new study claims having pre-teen girls vaccinated against HPV is the most cost-effective way to prevent cervical cancer at a later age.
A new study claims having pre-teen girls vaccinated against HPV is the most cost-effective way to prevent cervical cancer at a later age.
Girls and Breast Cancer
A book and a conference seek to help young girls learn more about breast cancer and their own body.
A book and a conference seek to help young girls learn more about breast cancer and their own body.
Pediatric Cholesterol
Researchers say a major change in lifestyle needs to happen in order to stop high cholesterol during childhood.
Researchers say a major change in lifestyle needs to happen in order to stop high cholesterol during childhood.
REM Sleep
Not getting enough sleep could be adding pounds to the waistlines of kids and teens.
Not getting enough sleep could be adding pounds to the waistlines of kids and teens.
Teen Blood Pressure
Teenagers with slightly elevated blood pressure levels have an increased risk for developing the condition within a year.
Teenagers with slightly elevated blood pressure levels have an increased risk for developing the condition within a year.
Teen Suicide
Tracie Potts reports on a disturbing study that shows a spike in suicides among young people.
Tracie Potts reports on a disturbing study that shows a spike in suicides among young people.
Pediatric Blood Pressure
The American Heart Association now recommends some children wear portable blood pressure monitors to help catch the condition early.
The American Heart Association now recommends some children wear portable blood pressure monitors to help catch the condition early.
Cervical Cancer Vaccine
Despite its beneficial long term effect, the cervical cancer vaccine has instant results on its teenage patients- like fainting!
Despite its beneficial long term effect, the cervical cancer vaccine has instant results on its teenage patients- like fainting!
Energy Drinks Controversy
Research groups are attempting to add an age limit to consuming energy drinks.
Research groups are attempting to add an age limit to consuming energy drinks.
School Beverages
The second School Beverage Guidelines report has been released, and it appears the number of calorie-ridden beverages in schools is dropping fast.
The second School Beverage Guidelines report has been released, and it appears the number of calorie-ridden beverages in schools is dropping fast.
College Drugs
College students think abusing prescription drugs is not as dangerous as using cocaine.
College students think abusing prescription drugs is not as dangerous as using cocaine.
Teen Sleep
Staying up late and waking up early can take a toll on a teenager's health-- raising their risk for blood pressure, and later, heart disease.
Staying up late and waking up early can take a toll on a teenager's health-- raising their risk for blood pressure, and later, heart disease.
Teen Suicide: Too Young To Die
Suicide among our nation's youth has increased dramatically over the years, and is now the second leading cause of death in teenagers today. It's a disturbing statistic, but one which every parent should face. What drives children to take their lives?
Suicide among our nation's youth has increased dramatically over the years, and is now the second leading cause of death in teenagers today. It's a disturbing statistic, but one which every parent should face. What drives children to take their lives?
Teen Girl Weight
Adolescent girls tend to put on weight, now researchers are looking at reasons why.
Adolescent girls tend to put on weight, now researchers are looking at reasons why.
Childhood Obesity
Tom Costello reports on a new study regarding childhood obesity and exercise.
Tom Costello reports on a new study regarding childhood obesity and exercise.
ACL Tissue
Young adults who tear their ACL may not benefit from a common surgical practice.
Young adults who tear their ACL may not benefit from a common surgical practice.
