What started as a normal milestone for 14-year-old Liliana Castaneda turned into a fight for her life. Heavy bleeding was originally dismissed as stress—but it was actually a rare vaginal cancer.

HealthDay speaks with Dr. Nicole Brady, CMO of United Healthcare, about the surprising results of their new Behavioral Health Report on college students and recent graduates.

With youth mental health at crisis levels, the American Academy of Pediatrics issued new guidelines recommending mental, developmental and behavioral health screenings beginning at 6 months of age and continuing annually.

Researchers surveyed more than 1,100 teenage drivers and found cell phones are a big distraction behind the wheel – even though many are aware of the danger to themselves and others.

A new study finds obesity in kids 2 to 19 years of age increased significantly between 2011 and 2023, and the COVID-19 pandemic was not a main driver.

A new survey finds cyberbullying is widespread among U.S. teens and the attacks are causing post-traumatic symptoms, researchers warn.

A new study finds more high schoolers are using nicotine pouches -- alone and in combination with e-cigarettes.

More than 1 in 10 children and adolescents now experience anxiety, about 1 in 22 suffer from depression, according to new research.

A new study suggests adolescents exposed to intense, extreme temperatures may face an increased risk of behavioral problems and attention issues.

A new poll from C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital finds a growing number of teens are using protein bars, shakes and powders for everything from muscle growth to weight loss.