Those abusing marijuana can no longer claim the drug does no harm. A report published today suggests that the use of cannabis nearly doubles a person’s chance of getting into a car accident.

Psych health professionals studying Facebook have demonstrated that the site has both ups and downs for the mental health of its subscribers, but the latest research suggests it may help more than it hurts.

If your child’s an athlete there is a better chance he says “no” to cigarettes, a new study finds.

Humor may not only be amusing, it can actually have health benefits—particularly for kids. It activates parts of the brain that are linked to well-being and resilience.

While adolescent sleep problems are common, they can lead to issues with cognitive function and emotional control, ending in behavioral disturbances. New research suggests that the mood and relationships of parents may be contributing to these sleep disturbances. 

It is often assumed that bullying can lead to academic, social, and health problems in adolescents. It is a serious health problem, but new research suggests that it may be the other way around.

Drug addiction may be more genetic than we think. People who are addicted to drugs share similar brain abnormalities with their siblings, in the brain region that manages self-control - even if the sibling isn't drug-dependent.

The U.S. government uncovered that young adults in college struggle with drinking problems more than people of the same age not attending school.

A blood test to identify depression is on the horizon, and could represent a major breakthrough in the diagnosis of depressive disorder.

Bullying can cause a host of mental and physical health problems in youth. Unfortunately, many programs designed to combat it are ineffective - but a new study gives hope to a program that focuses on positive change.