Americans ‘are sicker and die younger’ than people in other wealthy nations
Damning official report on US health finds death and disease taking huge toll on population, particularly among young
School is not the only place for sex and relationship guidance
Youth centres can help promote young people's health and wellbeing, a pilot project has found. Sally Wilson explains the research findings
Communication barriers in sex education put deaf people at risk
A lack of sex education resources for young, deaf people is leaving many without the knowledge or skills to keep safe, finds Charlie Swinbourne
Why a full education about sexuality is fundamental to improving young lives
IPPF's Emerging Leaders' Summit highlights why young people need to have a say in their own future, says Doortje Braeken
Computer test could spot children at risk of developing depression
Test could be used to screen 11- and 12-year-olds, alerting doctors to those most likely to succumb to debilitating illnesses
What drugs do students take?
The world's biggest survey of drug use is underway, and the Guardian is asking UK students to share their experiences – anonymously of course
Are young people being given the right information on contraception?
Getting good-quality, objective advice is often difficult and can lead to risky decisions, according to health professionals
Is China failing its young people on sexual health?
Awareness among China's 161 million 15-24-year-olds is poor, while sex education and services are said to be inadequate. Frederika Whitehead reports
What does the US presidential election mean for young people’s sexual health?
Madeleine French analyses Barack Obama and Mitt Romney's policies on issues such as abortion and contraception
‘Freshers Week is revolting: that’s why we should keep it’
Thrust into a sleazepit of booze, boys and badness, a Muslim student found her wits sharpened by moral challenges