A study finds Mexican-American teens weigh more if they are second or third generation than if they are first generation in the United States. Researcher Jihong Liu of the University of South Carolina saw this in national survey data on 2,300 Mexican-Americans between 12 and 18 years old.

We all need Vitamin D for our skin health, but in moderation. A study finds that young people, especially women, may be spending too much time in the sun, or any time in the tanning bed, because they’re getting skin cancer more often.

Kids who are bullied are at increased risk of be depressed. They’re more likely to have sleep problems, and lower academic scores. This is especially true for kids who are bullied on a regular basis.