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A new law in the U.K. bars young people from buying cigarettes for the rest of their lives. For the British government, even ...

The days of catching kids smoking behind the gym are over. Now the problem is harder to spot, hidden in plain sight. Having worked with students since 1993, I can confirm it’s not going away unless we ...

A new cigarette ban in the U.K. might yield its most dramatic results decades from now, if it sticks around that long.

While teen tobacco use in Michigan remains far below historic highs, data shows it’s beginning to rise again, fueling renewed calls to boost prevention spending that has fallen far short of federal ...

If you're angling for an affordable family cruise, you'll be happy to know that several major cruise lines let children sail for free (either regularly throughout the year or during special promotions ...

Nicotine is highly addictive, but new research is showing that psychedelics can shift people's worldview in ways to help them give up cigarettes. Tobacco is one of the toughest drugs to quit. The ...

CNN wellness expert Dr. Leana Wen explains why some teenagers are turning to inhalant use and why this trend can be dangerous ...

John, a 16-year-old high school student who identifies as transgender, comes home after an unfortunately common ...

Research shows kids' financial habits are largely developed by age 7, so it's critical to teach them to be smart about money early on. A savings account can help your young one understand the value of ...

The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Ministers in the U.K ...

Investing can help children learn about growing wealth and setting aside money for short- and long-term goals. Deciding with them what their goal is, whether it's investing for a college education, ...