Source: Carl Pickhardt Ph.D. When, by happenstance or intent, a young person’s capacity or character is tested, a challenge is created to see how and if that person can rise to this demand, because ...

Researchers from Kyushu University discovered a previously unrecognized synaptic "hotspot" that forms during adolescence, challenging the long-held view that adolescent brain development was dominated ...

The web series Adolescence, revolving around 13 year old Jamie who has murdered his school mate, has made a significant impact by shedding light on the complex, often turbulent journey of teenage ...

Despite the many challenges of providing quality health care to vulnerable adolescents, many organizations have found ways to address their needs in diverse settings. The committee invited a variety ...

A new study from researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) reveals that the cumulative "wear and tear" on the body known as allostatic load (AL) can be measured in early adolescence ...

A nested qualitative study in Nepal reports that adolescents, caregivers and head teachers viewed three modalities of a ...

A small, industry-funded trial found that eating 60 grams of unsalted peanuts daily for 16 weeks improved insulin responsiveness in memory-related brain regions, but not memory or dementia outcomes.

Working on the phenomenon of adolescent and young motherhood requires a deep understanding of the various structural factors leading to early pregnancies and parenting. As my team and I have carried ...

Importantly, the inability to establish causation should not be confused with evidence of safety,” writes Miles Cunningham, a ...