Teenagers who donate blood are significantly more likely to experience complications such as fainting and bruising than their older counterparts, according to a new study.

After analyzing data on 1.8 million donations from people of all ages from nine U.S. regions in 2006, lead researcher Dr. Anne Ed, with the American Red Cross in Washington, said the study found teen blood donors ages 16 and 17 are more likely than older ones to faint or have other complications

Insulin pumps used by teens to treat Type 1 diabetes have been linked to injuries and even deaths, a study by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has found.

The FDA advised parents to keep a watch on their children's use of pumps, as many times the devices fail to function properly

Bariatric weight reduction surgery or gastric bypass helps improve lower back pain symptoms, new research suggests.

Researchers at the University of Southern California analyzed the outcome of 38 consecutive patients with low back pain who underwent bariatric surgery over a period of six months

Four unstrapped teenagers are in serious condition after their speeding vehicle turned turtle and caught fire early Sunday morning on Highway 401. The four were part of the seven occupants of the van saved by off-duty Canadian Force medic Patrick Chatelain, who happened to pass by.

The three others who had seatbelts sustained minor injuries, underscoring the importance of seat straps in saving travelers' lives. The four were thrown all over the highway. Two were prone on a grassy ditch, one slumped against the guardrail and another on the middle of the express lanes

U.S. researchers said that physically inactive children have a greater risk of heart problems, with symptoms emerging as early as adolescence.

Study leader Robert McMurray of the University of North Carolina reported on Dynamic Medicine that lack of physical activity can influence the metabolic syndrome in teenagers