Dermatologists are seeing an increase in teen patients who have developed rashes, burning, breakouts, and other skin issues after using products that are intended for adult skin. Dr. Jayden Galamgam, a UCLA dermatologist interviewed by NBC News, says ingredients like exfoliating acids and retinoids are particularly problematic for teens. While these address concerns like wrinkles and acne for adults, they tend to be too harsh for young skin.

It’s tempting to think that products with stronger ingredients will lead to better, faster results. However, using these types of products can cause rapid turnover of young skin cells, resulting in extreme dryness and sensitivity to the sun. Experts say you should stick to gentle cleansers and lightweight moisturizers, and only try stronger methods if a dermatologist or health care provider has recommended them.

Returning to moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) after a concussion may play a vital role in helping teens feel less anxious while recovering from the injury, according to a new study.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first medication that can help protect against multiple severe food allergies, including milk, eggs, and nuts. The drug, called Xolair, is not taken during an allergic reaction. Instead, it is taken at regular intervals, such as every few weeks, to help reduce the risk of allergic reactions over time. Xolair is not a cure, so people taking the drug must continue to avoid foods they are allergic to. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), almost 6 percent of people in the United States have a food allergy that could lead to a potentially life-threatening reaction.

Vittrup Man was born along the Scandinavian coast before moving to Denmark, where he was later sacrificed, according to a new study.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released new findings on why teens might experiment with drugs and alcohol. The study, the first of its kind, expands on limited research previously done on why teens use drugs. CDC researchers surveyed teens who were receiving treatment for substance abuse. While many participants said they turned to substances to feel calm or relaxed, nearly half said they used drugs or alcohol to stop worrying about their problems, forget bad memories, or to help with depression or anxiety. This aligns with previous reports that teens are currently experiencing unprecedented levels of hopelessness, anxiety, and depression.

The study also found that half of the teens said they frequently used substances by themselves, without others present. Researchers noted that using drugs or alcohol while alone significantly increases the risk of overdose, especially with the rise of counterfeit pills that contain illegal substances but are designed to look like prescription medications. With no one else around, an overdose can easily become fatal.

Dating abuse is more common than you think. It’s estimated that 1 out of 3 teens will be hurt by someone they date before becoming an adult. Dating violence happens when your partner tries to control you through emotional, physical, or sexual abuse. This could be name calling that puts you down, extreme jealousy or insecurity, isolating you from friends or family, explosive outbursts or mood swings, or physically harming you. It can happen in person or online.

You have the right to be treated with respect in your relationships, and feeling afraid, controlled, or put down is a sign that something is wrong. It’s important to talk to someone you trust, like a parent, teacher, or counselor. There are also resources like loveisrespect.org that provide confidential support and can connect you to services in your community.

A new study has found evidence that Psychosis Spectrum Symptoms (PSS) are often present in youth accessing mental health services.

Asthma is more common among high school students who use cannabis, relative to those who do not and the prevalence of asthma increases with the frequency of its use among the students, according to a new study.

A recent survey of kids and teens revealed that mental health issues are their biggest concern, with 30 percent listing it as their top problem. The study, conducted by the nonprofit organization Common Sense Media, found that girls are more likely than boys to rank mental health challenges as most important. The majority of teens rate the mental health of youth in their community as just fair or poor. Girls are especially pessimistic, with 69 percent giving these low ratings compared to 59 percent of boys. When asked about causes of the youth mental health crisis, teens cite social media and bullying/discrimination as major contributing factors.

A high school in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is introducing a new emergency telecommunications course to train students to become 911 dispatchers immediately after graduation. With an urgent need for more dispatchers in the county, officials see this as a way to get teens into emergency response careers and help their communities decrease the time it takes to link people needing help to lifesaving support.

The course teaches students the procedures and protocols to become certified to handle calls in a dispatch center, guiding them on calmly communicating with distressed callers and sending emergency responders. The 40-hour certification is completed through two hours of class time per week. Other Colorado schools have introduced similar programs where students practice CPR and other lifesaving skills to learn how to become emergency medical responders and emergency medical technicians.

Young adults who reported higher stress as adolescents were more likely to have high blood pressure, obesity and other cardiometabolic risk factors as adults, finds new study.

A new study published in the medical journal JAMA Network Open says almost one in ten teens have used ineffective and potentially harmful nonprescription weight-loss products like laxatives, diet pills, supplements, and diuretics. These types of products are promoted heavily on TikTok and Instagram, but they haven’t been tested for safety or proven to produce meaningful weight loss. In addition to being linked to serious health problems, experts say these types of products can actually lead to gaining weight in the long term and may put some users at risk of developing eating disorders.

An average of 22 adolescents 14 to 18 years of age died in the U.S. each week in 2022 from drug overdoses, raising the death rate for this group to 5.2 per 100,000 -- driven by fentanyl in counterfeit pills. The researchers also found 19 'hotspot' counties with particularly high overdose deaths in Arizona, California, Illinois, Washington, Texas, Nevada, Colorado, Missouri, New Mexico, Tennessee, and Indiana.

Researchers from the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute in Melbourne, Australia, say they have discovered a potential new treatment for type 1 diabetes. Scientists were able to manipulate existing pancreatic stem cells to start producing insulin. The treatment, which uses existing cancer drugs, could eventually replace the need for regular insulin injections.

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disorder that can appear at any time in life. It stems from the destruction of the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. While this technique is still in early stages, health officials say it represents a promising, rapid treatment approach compared to current type 1 diabetes care.

A new study finds that older adult drivers who are recently diagnosed with migraines are three times as likely to experience a motor vehicle crash. Older adult drivers who reported having ever had migraines in the past were no more likely to have a motor vehicle crash than those without migraines.

The start of a new year is a great time to think about what you want to accomplish in the months ahead. Setting goals can give you something to work toward and help motivate you to improve yourself. Come up with a few specific, realistic goals for the year. For example, you might want to raise your math grade, learn to play guitar, or join a new club at school. Write your goals down and revisit them every few months to track your progress. Don’t be hard on yourself or get stressed if you encounter difficulties—keeping your goals in sight and moving forward is what matters.