For many American teenagers, one of the ways to be unpopular in high school is to be an "A" student. In fact, in some schools, doing your homework every day, studying hard and getting good grades has a controversial label. Some call it, "acting white."
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Teenagers in the U.S. spend more than $150 billion a year, according to Teenage Research Unlimited (TRU), an organization that tracks teenage consumer behavior and attitudes. But how much do teens today understand about basic finances such as saving, investing and borrowing? Not much, according to a new national survey.
While some schools have cut back on arts programs to make time for more "academic" subjects, some experts argue that is exactly the opposite of what schools should be doing. In fact, researchers have found that participating in the arts could actually make kids smarter.
When we take a child to the doctor's office or pick up a prescription at the pharmacy, how likely is it that a doctor, nurse or pharmacy will make a mistake -- one that could harm our child? The author of a new study says it's more common than people believe.
Cuts and scrapes are an inevitable part of childhood, but those little wounds raise lots of questions for parents. What's the best way to treat them? Do you use hydrogen peroxide or water? Do you cover a wound or let it breathe? And how can you tell if a cut can be treated at home or needs medical attention?
The numbers are staggering: 3.2 million teenage girls in America have a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Why are so many young girls infected and what can parents do?
Several studies have shown that it's dangerous to talk on a cell phone while driving. But is the solution, as some states have mandated, hands-free cell phones? Maybe not. New research suggests that even with both hands on the wheel, drivers on cell phones are a lot like drunk drivers.
Every day during the school year, millions of kids ride a big yellow bus to school. With books in hand, these kids are on their way to class; but the irony is, the trip may be making them dumber.
The number of parents choosing not to vaccinate their kids against various childhood diseases is on the rise. It seems the program to vaccinate American kids has been so successful, the program is now beginning to fail, as we've seen with recent outbreaks of measles in California, Arizona and Ohio.
When children go to the hospital because of an apparent illness or injury, if the doctors are careful and pay close attention, they may discover another medical problem, which comes as a total surprise to the child’s parents.
Once every three days, somewhere in the U.S., a teenage athlete dies of cardiac arrest. That's 110 athletes a year. Their deaths are sudden and always tragic. But are there any signs or symptoms that could warn a parent that a child may be at risk?
The American Medical Association (AMA) reports that 5 million American kids are addicted to video games. In fact, if you add the time some children and teens spend in front of a screen -- TV, computer, cell phone or video game -- it equals more hours than anything else in their lives except sleep! And that begs the question: if they spend so much time plugged in, what are they missing out on?
Typically, parents worry when their daughters begin dating, but they really worry when their daughter goes out with an older boy. According to a recent study, parents have good reason to be concerned.
Research has shown that breast-feeding builds a baby's brain development, vision and immune system. But for those moms who can't breastfeed, does that mean their children are at a disadvantage?
Many of the most common childhood illnesses share at least one common symptom: wheezing, or difficulty breathing. The cause could be a cold or the flu; it could also be asthma, whooping cough or a viral infection in the lungs. When do you need to take it seriously? One answer is when your child is working very hard just to breathe.
