Marketing cigarettes ain’t what it used to be. But Big Tobacco hasn’t given up on getting its message out.
Teens
How to Starve the Trolls
It was a bad week for Internet trolls.
The Tragic Case of Amanda Todd
The doubled-edged sword of living life on social media
Why California’s Conversion Therapy Ban Is Only the First Step
Talk therapies aren’t required to undergo any safety or efficacy tests— even though they can often harm as badly as drugs do.
CDC: Teen Drinking and Driving Falls by Half
None for the road: drinking and driving rates plummet among teens since 1991
Why the Teen Brain Is Drawn to Risk
If you’re the parent of a tween, be warned: your cautious 10-year-old is bound to turn into a wild child in a few short years, with seemingly no regard whatsoever for safety.
A New Way to Fight Acne? Harmless Viruses that Live on Your Skin
Teens rejoice! Researchers have identified a potential new treatment for acne
A High School Homecoming ‘Like Carrie with a Happy Ending’
When high school bullies pulled a cruel practical joke on an unpopular classmate, the entire town got involved and rallied around the would-be victim in support
Teen Sexting Linked to Real-World Risky Sexual Behavior
Teens aren’t using digital sexual behavior as a safer alternative to real-world sex, a study finds
How Texting and IMing Helps Introverted Teens
Digital communication may seem impersonal, but that distance may also provide some benefits, especially for troubled teens
Study or Sleep? For Better Grades, Teens Should Go to Bed Early
Staying up late cramming? Your grades might suffer for it
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The Ultimate Cute Kitty Video: A Cat Kaleidoscope Eases a Girl’s Cancer Ordeal
A kitty video to melt all hearts — even those of non-cat-lovers