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Teen Health

Protecting your teen’s health means looking after their physical and mental well-being. Get the guidance you need with our expert-backed resources.

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Should I let my kid play football? Doctors and parents weigh in

Damar Hamlin’s collapse sparked discussions surrounding the safety of contact sports and our children.

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Birth control linked to higher rates of depression in teens with ADHD

Young women with ADHD who took the pill were 6 times more likely to develop depression than those without ADHD who also took birth control.

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Teens need more sleep—and using bright light therapy could help

Adolescents need 8 to 10 hours of shut-eye for optimal physical health, emotional wellbeing, and strong academic performance.

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After Roe, a pediatrician shares how the health of America’s teens are at risk

Unplanned pregnancies are universally upending for teens, but the protections Roe v. Wade afforded guaranteed they didn't have to be life-defining or even life-ending.

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5 easy ways to help your teen start a gratitude practice

Practicing gratitude regularly can change the brain's structure to boost happiness.

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I’m the mother of a trans child. Gender-affirming care saved my teen’s life

Accessing gender-affirming healthcare was the step that transformed my child’s life for the better.

Moderna seeks FDA authorization for COVID-19 vaccine for 12-17-year-olds

The company reported an efficacy rate of 100% in its clinical trial for the 12-17 age group.

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Facebook should cancel Instagram for kids plan, State AGs say

44 attorneys general are urging Facebook to abandon plans to launch a version of Instagram for children under the age of 13.

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Pfizer says its Covid-19 vaccine is 100% effective for kids in this age group

The company is hoping to have vaccines for some children ready in time for the new school year.

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Our kids’ mental health is suffering because of the pandemic—here’s what you need to know

A new poll says nearly half of teens are facing new or worsening mental health issues because of the pandemic. How can we help our kids?

11 migraine-relief products that *actually* help

We've scoured the Internet to find what will work best when you're in pain.

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