Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Tracy Brower writes about joy, community and the future of work. Plenty of people struggle today with stress and declines in ...

A woman's nutritional requirements evolve throughout her life. In India, inadequate nutrition among mothers before, during, and after pregnancy significantly contributes to the poor health of children ...

Zaria was just 9 years old when a nurse practitioner delivered news that rocked her world: The young girl was already showing signs of puberty development, and she was on track to get her period ...

Social media has taken the digital world by storm — with millions of people interacting online daily. For teen girls, however, the very strong presence of social media and all the interactions and ...

Despite national guidelines, most American teen girls chase weight loss, often at the expense of healthier habits. New research shows that intent to slim down doesn’t always align with health, ...

As a former teen girl, I can say that my emotions fluctuated pretty regularly while growing up. At 13 I got my first period, at 15 my first boyfriend, and at 18 my first taste of adulthood in going ...

Women experience greater low mood and anxiety than men. This longstanding gender mental health gap reflects a complicated mix of biological, psychological, social, and sociocultural factors—though we ...

UNICEF supplies and services support adolescent girls and help to ensure a safe environment where they can learn and thrive. On Jan. 29, 2025, in Kolda, Senegal, members of the local girls club pose ...

A groundbreaking new study out of Northwestern University warns about a popular TikTok trend that has young girls spending a lot of money and putting their health at risk. Pore decisions, indeed. It’s ...

Causes of PCOD: The prevalence of Polycystic Ovary Disease (PCOD) among young women has surged, and it's not solely due to hormonal or genetic factors. Family dynamics and parenting styles play a ...

Some studies obscure rather than illuminate the human mind, yet nevertheless become embedded in developmental theory. For example, Anna Freud's claim that adolescents want to divorce their parents, ...