Teen Dating Violence

A study by the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia finds startling news: nearly half of all teens have been in a dating relationship. The violence can be sexual, emotional or physical. How can you help your teen stay out of harm's way?

Pot in the Summer

According to date from the World Health Organization, the abuse of marijuana is higher in the United States than in any other country. And in the summer months, when kids have a lot of free time, more will try pot for the first time ... and some will get hooked.

More Teens Getting Plastic Surgery

More teenagers are opting to change their appearance. That's according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. In fact, in the past decade, the number of teens opting for a smaller nose, larger breasts and a skinnier waist has more than tripled. What do you do if your teen wants to go under the knife?

Kids and High Cholesterol

A controversial recommendation from the American Academy of Pediatrics has doctors and parents taking sides. Should young children be prescribed cholesterol medication once reserved only for adults?

Newborn Hearing Screen

Studies show for every 1,000 babies born in the U.S., three could have congenital hearing loss. Most screenings for hearing don't happen until the child is usually two or three, but a panel is now recommending they be screened before they ever leave the hospital.

Teen Smoking Decline Stops

Experts are seeing troubling signs that what was once an annual double digit decline in teen smoking has slowed down. In fact, for some age groups, the CDC reports the trend is now reversing.

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