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Dorothy Horton, PsyD, answers your questions in her latest Ask Doctor Dee column.

Young adult and teen males are the most likely to operate a car after using marijuana or other illicit drugs.

Preoccupation with one’s device while walking, driving or doing almost anything can result in physical harm.

A new survey and educational campaign called “Owning HIV” offer insight.

Some of the teens and young adults suffered severe lung damage after smoking e-cigarettes.

Treatment with Adderall, Vyvanse, Ritalin or Concerta is more likely to trigger mental health problems in teens and young adults with ADHD.

Read books on being diagnosed with cancer and much more.

Incidence is increasing for six of 12 obesity-related cancers, including colorectal, kidney and pancreatic.

Findings show that folks in their 20s and 30s with above-normal blood pressure may develop dementia or suffer a stroke later in life.

During the past six years, diagnoses of anxiety, depression and panic attacks rose among undergrads in the United States.

Scientists plan to develop interventions that use social networks to improve the health outcomes of cancer survivors.

Trained dogs can help university students chill out during periods of heightened stress.

Researchers recommend that doctors discuss this problem at various points throughout treatment.