As a teenager, I was caught completely off guard the day I discovered blood in my underwear. My first thought wasn’t, “I’ve started my period,” but rather, “Did I somehow injure myself?” I remember ...

If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call, text or chat with the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988, or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741. Shekinah Jackson walked into ...

Girls Inc. in Siouxland is teaching young girls that mental health matters, that asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. It’s all through conversations, activities, and peer discussions.

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). The mental health crisis has ...

Two schools in the Hickman Mills district, Smith Hale Middle School and Ruskin High School, are participating in a national program that provides counseling and clinical mentoring to girls who have ...

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 ...

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 ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center award-winning organization, Manage Emotions Avoid Negativity Girls Inc., announced the highly-anticipated Girls Health Matters Summit. The ...

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 ...

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 ...

As the back-to-school season begins, students and parents alike are busy preparing for a new academic year. This time of year brings the rush to stock up on essentials, including beauty and personal ...