Fireworks Safety
NBC's Kristen Dahlgren reports the Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning about the dangers of fireworks, with the Independence Day holiday approaching at the end of the week. Public displays are not without danger also.
NBC's Kristen Dahlgren reports the Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning about the dangers of fireworks, with the Independence Day holiday approaching at the end of the week. Public displays are not without danger also.
Staying Up Late Can Lead to Teen Depression
Teens who don't have a bedtime are more likely to be depressed and have suicidal thoughts.
Teens who don't have a bedtime are more likely to be depressed and have suicidal thoughts.
Sleep Could Help Athletics
Getting enough sleep might help improve skills in sports and athletics.
Getting enough sleep might help improve skills in sports and athletics.
A Summer Camp Helps At Risk Teens
Stacy Weaver shows us one teacher's unique tactic to help at-risk teens.
Stacy Weaver shows us one teacher's unique tactic to help at-risk teens.
Lack of Sleep Can Affect Teens Health
Robert Bazell (NBC Nightly News) reports that new research shows that staying up late can actually have some serious consequences for teenagers.
Robert Bazell (NBC Nightly News) reports that new research shows that staying up late can actually have some serious consequences for teenagers.
Teens May Be Overusing Technology
Psychologists think teens are taking something away from themselves from their over-use of technology.
Psychologists think teens are taking something away from themselves from their over-use of technology.
Teens Use ADHD Drugs to Concentrate
Students across the country are looking for pharmaceutical help to get them through the last round of exams.
Students across the country are looking for pharmaceutical help to get them through the last round of exams.
Late Night Technology Can Be Dangerous to Teens
Teens hopped up on caffeine and overstimulated with technology are more likely to fall asleep in class and even behind the wheel.
Teens hopped up on caffeine and overstimulated with technology are more likely to fall asleep in class and even behind the wheel.
Many Teen Girls Face Risks Online from Predators
40% of surveyed teen girls say they've experienced sexual advances online.
40% of surveyed teen girls say they've experienced sexual advances online.
Early Intervention is Key in Teen Depression
Studies show teenagers who become depressed at one time are more likely to become depressed again.
Studies show teenagers who become depressed at one time are more likely to become depressed again.
College Students May Be Stessed into Depression
A study finds many college students are so stressed out that they're in danger of full-blown depression.
A study finds many college students are so stressed out that they're in danger of full-blown depression.
Late Night Technology Can Be Dangerous to Teens
Teens hopped up on caffeine and overstimulated with technology are more likely to fall asleep in class and even behind the wheel.
Teens hopped up on caffeine and overstimulated with technology are more likely to fall asleep in class and even behind the wheel.
Quitting Smoking Can Be Just as Hard for Teenagers
Quitting smoking can be just as difficult for teen smokers as it is for people who've been addicted for decades.
Quitting smoking can be just as difficult for teen smokers as it is for people who've been addicted for decades.
MP3 Player Volumes Are Causing Teenagers to Lose Their Hearing
Doctors are urging MP3 manufacturers to lower the volume before teenagers lose their hearing.
Doctors are urging MP3 manufacturers to lower the volume before teenagers lose their hearing.
A Highschool Trend Turns Deadly for Some
Lee Cowan (NBC Today Show) reports on a dangerous activity by children called "The Choking Game" that can be deadly.
Lee Cowan (NBC Today Show) reports on a dangerous activity by children called "The Choking Game" that can be deadly.
Studies Show 10% of Children Are Addicted to Video Games
A new survey finds nearly 10% of children are addicted to video games.
A new survey finds nearly 10% of children are addicted to video games.
Showing Teens Photos of Sunburns Can Help Deter Them From Overexposure
Showing young people specialized photos of their faces after chronic sun exposure may help deter them from getting future sunburns.
Showing young people specialized photos of their faces after chronic sun exposure may help deter them from getting future sunburns.
Law Enforcement Cracks Down on Underage Smoking
Researchers found when undercover law enforcement agents routinely checked on tobacco retailers, underage smokers were less likely to smoke.
Researchers found when undercover law enforcement agents routinely checked on tobacco retailers, underage smokers were less likely to smoke.
A Highschool Trend Turns Deadly for Some
Lee Cowan (NBC Today Show) reports on a dangerous activity by children called "The Choking Game" that can be deadly.
Lee Cowan (NBC Today Show) reports on a dangerous activity by children called "The Choking Game" that can be deadly.
Talking to Teens Can Help Curb Their Smoking Habits
A study finds many teens listen to their parents' when they talk about the dangers of smoking.
A study finds many teens listen to their parents' when they talk about the dangers of smoking.
