For most moms and dads, as their child begins the 10- to 12-year coming-of-age passage, the growing transformation we call adolescence (usually beginning around ages 9 to 13), parenting becomes more ...

The human brain has four distinct turning points where its structure changes, according to a study published in the journal Nature Communications, demonstrating that brain development is not as linear ...

How can parents distinguish between typical teenage behavior and signs of more serious mental health issues? Jessica Holzbauer, LCSW, shares her insights on recognizing normal developmental changes, ...

Adolescence is a remarkable period of development and learning, a time when youths explore and adapt to changes in their social worlds and begin to form a sense of who they are and hope to be. It is a ...

A recent study from Oregon Health and Science University found common air pollutants can alter adolescent brain development.

Learn about the significant impacts of delayed puberty on children's growth, development, and emotional well-being, and the ...

A new study utilizing artificial intelligence has identified specific behavioral patterns that predict alcohol preference in ...

Adolescents and young adults aged 14 to 25 years with glomerular disease present with distinct clinical profiles compared ...