Generation Y

Read informative and eye-opening stories about teen life.

For Harrison Ford, there are bigger heroes than Indiana Jones -- and the greatest adventures are found close to home.

New studies show that your age alone isn't an indicator of your cancer risk.

Cheating is becoming a problem in schools across the country ... and teachers are the culprits.

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1Best Light Touch
These teens had a bright idea to save electricity.
2Teacher's Bet
An average student is given the hope and confidence to make a difference in the world.
3Presumed Guilty
The DA lied. Their school denounced them. And the media had a field day. The untold story behind a shocking rush to judgment.
4Vanished
The teenager sloshed through the rising waters toward the school bus. Then he was gone.
5Kid Courageous
A risky surgery is giving this 7-year-old boy a fighting chance.
6Two of a Kind
When it comes to dating, sometimes the familiar fits best.
7Spiked!
From energy drinks to sugary coffee concoctions, kids are consuming more caffeine than ever. How dangerous is it?
8The Accidental Family
How seven boys became brothers.
9A Risk Worth Taking
The single mom from Texas was dying. But the procedure that could cure her could also kill her.

When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Crack Wise
Why dark humor is sometimes the best medicine.
Our 50 Funniest (True!) Stories
The best 50 hilarious true stories from issues of Reader's Digest past.
Conjoined Twins Find a Life Apart
Conjoined twins Kendra and Maliyah Herrin made medical history when they were separated. Here, for the first time, the family shares its story of love and survival.
Learn the Art of Self-Massage
Reduce tension in seconds -- anywhere
An Exclusive Interview With Barack Obama
As Barack Obama goes head-to-head against John McCain for the U.S. presidency, RD asks the tough questions on his positions, promises, and what he likes -- and doesn't like -- about his competitor.