The largest US study to date on teen cannabis uses shows that cannabis use during adolescence may hinder cognitive improvement over time.

Adolescence is widely thought to be a time when the brain trims away excess neural connections, refining circuits through synaptic pruning. New research now suggests this view may be incomplete.

Researchers at the UC San Diego School of Medicine found that teenage cannabis use is associated with slower cognitive ...

Vacation season is upon us. But that doesn’t necessarily translate to teens roaming free. A new poll finds that less than half of U.S. parents feel comfortable leaving their teenager alone in a hotel ...

Learning from a mistake, big or small, is a key part of life and for Minnesota adolescents, researchers and philanthropic voices are emphasizing new ways of thinking which can help teens' brains ...

A study found an association between teens using cannabis just once or twice a month and an increased risk of poor school performance and emotional distress. More frequent use correlated with an ...

Rather than treating problems as they emerge, positive youth development (PYD) focuses on nurturing strengths and creating ...

Australia recently announced a ban on social media use for kids under 16, citing concerns about mental health and online safety. But there’s another issue at stake—sleep. Teenagers’ late-night screen ...

The relationship between teenagers and sleep is often complicated. Teenagers face unique biological and lifestyle changes that can disrupt healthy sleep patterns. Combine that with academic pressures, ...