Generation Y

Read informative and eye-opening stories about teen life.

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Harrison Ford Interview: Ford in Focus
Harrison Ford Interview: Ford in Focus

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

Young and at Risk
Young and at Risk

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

That's Outrageous! Caught Cheating
That's Outrageous! Caught Cheating

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.
  • 6Spiked!
    From energy drinks to sugary coffee concoctions, kids are consuming more caffeine than ever. How dangerous is it?
  • 7Ask Laskas: Get What You're Owed
    You've got questions. She's got answers.
  • 8The Accidental Family
    How seven boys became brothers.
  • 9Dreamers: He Had a Hunch
    ...that ordinary people would want their own computer one day. Revolutionary!

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Daily Tip

“ Bring on the vitamin C! In addition to citrus, good sources include broccoli, green and red peppers, and cantaloupe. ”

Bonus Tip

“ The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that you only use alcohol-based hand sanitizers. The Mayo Clinic takes it a step further by saying that if the sanitizer doesn't contain alcohol, you should avoid it altogether and instead use soap and warm water. ”