Experts are calling in the perfect storm. Frozen credit, shrinking investments, declining home values, a shortage of student loans and decreasing college endowment funds. It's been tough for families to pay for college and it just got tougher. Video

A new university study finds kids growing up in Hispanic neighborhoods are much more likely to be exposed to alcohol advertisements. Several beer companies say it's simply good business to pay attention to the fastest growing segment of the U.S. population. Video

China is expected to become the first country in the world to officially classify Internet addiction as a mental disorder. Many psychologists say Internet addiction is just as real as an addiction to drugs or alcohol or gambling or anything else. Video

The number of kids taking medication for diabetes has more than doubled in the past six years. That's according to a new study in the journal Pediatrics. Video

Some mall operators across the country are cracking down on teenagers hanging out at the mall. A few have imposed weekend curfews for teens at the mall. Video

Many believe when kids use marijuana, they are more likely to end up using the so-called hard drugs like cocaine or heroin. Video

Teens who watch television shows with lots of sexual content are more likely to get pregnant. That's according to a new study. It's the latest evidence that hints at the power of the media over the behavior of young people. Video

Torn ligaments, concussions, broken bones. Football is one of the most dangerous sports for a high school athlete. But, not all injuries occur on the field. Video

With the sinking economy and rising unemployment and the holidays just around the corner, many parents who are used to giving their kids everything are now faced with having to say no. And, some kids just won't take no for an answer. Video

Conventional wisdom indicates teens are more likely to take big risks because they think they're immortal and can live through anything. Video

A new study shows kids who use drugs and alcohol before the age of 15 are far more likely to have a life full of trouble. It seems early experimentation increases the risk of addiction, dropping out of school, and getting convicted of a crime. But, in regard to alcohol use, at least, there is one way to help protect kids: A visit to the doctor. Video

For the first time in American history, teens are less likely to graduate from high school than their parents. Video

When a child gets injured, sometimes what hurts the most isn't the injury itself or the medicine used to treat the wound. It's what the doctor tells the child afterwards. Video

Kidney stones are showing up in children as young as 5 or 6. Across the nation, doctors say they are seeing a steep rise in a disorder that used to affect only middle aged adults. Video

In an effort to improve test scores, many schools are taking time away from physical education and using it for more time in class. But studies show rigorous activity can lead to improved concentration and better grades. Video

It's a bizarre and dangerous stunt that kids have been doing since the 1980's, but the Centers for Disease Control and prevention warns that it's not losing any of its popularity. Video

Young men just aren't as active in extracurricular college activites as girls, studies show, and the gap continues to grow. Video

A new study finds that losing weight may have a benefit no one anticipated. It may actually reduce the frequency and severity of migraine headaches. Video

The government is raising the bar on exercise for kids. The department of health and human services now recommends an hour of moderate exercise each day. Video

A new study find that an alarming number of gay and lesbian kids report being harassed at school. Over 60 percent say they don't feel safe at school and fully a third say they've skipped school in the past month to avoid being bullied. Video

According to a new study, teens suffering from depression are missing a crucial part of treatment. Seven million teens are now taking anti-depressant medication but only about half are getting the therapy that, combined with the medicine, will help them recover. Video

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reports that a third of the child booster seats they tested were ineffective and potentially dangerous. Video

A new study finds sleeping in a room with a fan reduces a baby's risk for sudden infant death syndrome by 72 percent. It seems that fans reduce the build-up of exhaled carbon dioxide by circulating the air. Video

A lot has been written lately about the problem of hyper-parents and stressed-out kids. Video

Seven of 10 students admit to cheating. And, now they've got some help. Videos posted on Youtube that show kids how to cheat without getting caught. Video

Bullying is a major problem among children. In fact, a new study by UCLA finds that most kids, three out of four, have been bullied online in the past 12 months. Video

The American Academy of Pediatrics has just announced all children should receive twice the amount of Vitamin D previously recommended. Video

In the past year, more than two million people have lost their jobs. Many of them are parents, and that affects the whole family. Video

Thousands of kids dread math class, but some kids struggle with math for a good reason. They have a learning disability that is much like dyslexia, except instead of words, the problem is numbers. Video

Compared to 10 years ago, three times as many kids are rushed to the emergency room because of a backyard toy called a Moon Walk. Video

Because of the nationwide shortage of nurses, a new university study finds unlicensed hospital staff members are administering medicine and they are three times more likely to make a mistake. Video

Most parents don't see much good in video games. They consume endless hours of time, provide little exercise, and they're often violent. But a new study suggests video games, even the violent ones, do in fact, provide some benefits. Video

Every year in America, almost 200,000 women find out they have breast cancer. At the same time, the number of women getting genetic testing to find out their risk has doubled since 2005. Video

Today, more middle school students than ever have been pushed into taking algebra and geometry. And yet the Brookings Institute reports the number of kids failing math has more than tripled since 2000. Video

Every year, millions of people suffer from food poisoning. Video

A study has found children in daycare are less likely to suffer from allergies. Video

Between a parent and a teenager, a typical conversation includes: Mumbles, a shrug, single word answers. Video

A new survey of teenagers finds 63 percent say they didn't use a condom the last time they had sex, putting them at risk for sexually transmitted diseases and unplanned pregnancies. Video

A new survey finds many high school graduates aren't ready for college. Video

Many parents may not know the vitimin iron can be deadly for children. Video