Describes how the brains of adolescents differ from those of infants or adults, the structure and development of the human brain, the implications of recent discoveries for teen life and behavior, and possible future developments.
Answers questions teens may have about grief and bereavement, describing the stages of grief and myths associated with the emotion, ways of coping, and methods of dealing with someone else who is grieving.
Answers questions relating to online social networking, including why social networking sites are popular, why they could pose dangers to young Internet users, and how to be smart and safe online.
Describes the issue of athletes overexercising or undereating in order to maintain ideal body weight and image, and includes details on eating disorders and how to determine if someone has an eating disorder.
Answers questions teens may have about online dating, including such topics as staying safe in cyberspace, online shorthand, and how to safely meet people in person once a relationship has developed online.
Describes the kinds of video games that can be used for fitness, how they work, their effectiveness as compared with more traditional exercises, injuries caused by such games, and how to include them in an overall fitness program.
Answers common questions about the different cancer treatments available, including radiation treatment, chemotherapy, and bone marrow transplants, and details each treatment's effectiveness and side effects.
Discusses the human papillomavirus, provides information on symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention, and examines its relationship to various types of cancer.