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Teenagers who used cannabis within the last year had a dramatically higher rate of developing a psychotic disorder, according to a study published Wednesday.

Other research has linked the drug to mental health disorders in young adults.

Teens face a lot of uphill battles, from cyberbullying to sex educaton. Here are some of the biggest issues teens experience today, and how you can help.

A new study shows that delta-8-THC, an intoxicating substance made from hemp, may pose a substantial public health risk to youth across the United States.

At times, it’s amusing when John Hickenlooper speaks before thinking. But sometimes, it’s reckless — and even comes across as clueless — which was the case when Colorado’s junior U.S.

Is Donald Trump's "hypermasculinity" responsible for a segment of teenage boys trending conservative in recent years?

America’s teenagers are seeing a lot less of one another. The share of high school seniors who gathered with friends in person “almost every day” dropped from 44 percent in 2010 to 32 percent in 2022, according to Monitoring the Future, a national survey of adolescents. Social outings for the typical eighth grader dwindled from…

Among 17 high-income nations, America has the highest probability of its residents dying by age 50, according to Monitoring ...

A ballot initiative that would have allowed recreational use was defeated by a large margin in a special election.

Cardiology Today | Marijuana use for recreational and medicinal purposes has increased during the past several years, along with a rise in vaping nicotine products for recreational use and smoking cessation. The rising use of these products has raised questions about the impact on the heart. Evidence has shown that recreational use of any of these products is not beneficial for the heart, although specific