HEALTH

Adolescent Health

Robertho Gay is a 16-year-old junior at Codman Academy Charter Public School. He gets up at 4 a.m. to hit the gym before school, and his extracurricular activities and homework keep him up later than he'd like. More »

Teen depression: More than just a bleak mood

Teen years can be tumultuous, full of mood shifts and eye-popping drama. If bleak moods or other troubling signs stretch on for weeks, however, it's wise to take a closer look. More »

Think immunizations are just for kids? Think again.

The protection provided by some early childhood vaccines can wear off, and risks for other diseases increase as children approach their teen years. More »

Long-term planning ... Stock up on healthy bone now

When you think of osteoporosis, you see visions of older women with stooped posture. More »

So what's to eat? You choose

There is no one eating plan that all adolescents should follow. More »