Adolescent injury deaths have dropped in recent years, and so have percentages of childhood and preterm births, according to a new federal report on the overall well-being of America’s youth.

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Teenage Birth Rates Are Down
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Admissions to treatment programs among people ages 12 and over for alcohol, marijuana, and opiate problems have risen significantly in recent years, according to a new federal report.

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Admission to Substance Abuse Rehab on the Rise
The number of people with asthma has been rising in recent years, but CDC researchers say in a new report that they aren’t sure why.

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Asthma Rates on the Rise in U.S.
The average length of a hospital stay for hip replacement surgery has decreased significantly in recent years, but the rate of readmissions for complications or referrals to skilled care facilities has increased, new research indicates.

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Shorter Hospital Stay After Hip Replacement Surgery
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