Staying up late, watching TV at night and drinking coffee may not seem like dangerous activities, but they can seriously harm adolescents' health.

Kids who don't get enough sleep might drive their parents crazy sometimes, but there could be more at stake. Kids' waistlines could suffer too.

The search for possible causes of autism has gone in a lot of different directions. But finding a link does not mean finding a cause.

Stress can affect any of us, and one recent study found that bodies of obese children may be under more hormonal stress than their normal weight peers.

Children respond to stressful life events in different ways, just as adults do. However, one common result may be a higher risk of becoming overweight.

Children need sufficient sleep each night to function. But getting enough sleep might also affect other aspects of health, such as their weight.

Kids might rather be running around outside instead of preparing for that next test, but both play and study can help the brain. That is, physical fitness and quizzing could help the child learn better in the long run.

Whether in their schools, families or social circles, teenagers can face a range of pressures. School-based programs are among those aiming to ease challenges to young people's overall well-being.

The link between soft drinks and obesity is generally well known. But there may be other issues that result when kids drink sodas.

It can be challenging to raise children to be healthy, nutritious eaters. It may be tougher when mom has her own challenges to face. But options are available to help with both.