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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released data from the National Youth Tobacco Survey, which reveals that in 2020, 20% of high school students and nearly 5% of middle school students in the United States used e-cigarettes. The data also shows that among youth e-cigarette users, 38.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented disruption to communities across the United States, and it's more important than ever to recognize the youth who are making a difference through volunteer service. The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a prestigious recognition program, is now accepting applications from middle and
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As schools in New Hampshire prepare for the new academic year, the American Lung Association has issued a broad plan to combat the growing youth vaping crisis. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's 2019 Youth Risk Behavior Survey, 33.8% of high school students in
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A growing epidemic of youth vaping threatens the health and well-being of millions of American children, with over one in four high school students using e-cigarettes. The U.S. Surgeon General has classified this surge as a public health crisis, and the American Lung Association has announced a robust plan
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The Ontario government has announced an investment of $2.2 million in eight new projects aimed at helping disadvantaged youth and job seekers from underrepresented groups in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). The projects focus on developing skills and training for successful careers, with a total of 517 participants expected
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A collaborative effort between United Community Bank and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) has enabled the renovation of a former youth detention facility in St. James, Louisiana, into a state-of-the-art residential training facility for men. The Church United for Community Development, a faith-based organization, will operate
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YOBOS, Banbury's multi-award winning, non-profit group, has commemorated their 17-year history with a virtual variety show, The Lockdown Look Back. The free-to-watch production includes numbers from every show YOBOS has performed since 2003, with proceeds going to Katharine House Hospice and Banbury Young Homelessness Project. The show features
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Joshua Blanchard, a 13-year-old boy from St Neots, has been running 5km to 10km each day to raise money for the Teenage Cancer Trust. Joshua's challenge was inspired by his mum's Facebook page, where he saw sad stories about young people with cancer. He wants to
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A recent study by researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine found that teenagers and young adults who vape are five to seven times more likely to test positive for COVID-19 than their non-vaping peers. This increased risk is attributed to the damage vaping can cause to the lungs, leaving
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Scientists at Stanford University School of Medicine have found that teenagers and young adults who vape are substantially more likely to become infected with COVID-19, with those who use e-cigarettes being five to seven times more likely to contract the virus compared to non-users. The study, which surveyed 4,351
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The Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol, in collaboration with several key partners, awarded ten high school seniors with the prestigious Youth of the Year Scholarship. This program, now in its tenth year, recognizes outstanding young individuals for their academic achievements and significant community service. The students were presented with
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This summer, five high school juniors and seniors from the Detroit area have been selected to participate in Bank of America's Student Leaders program. Due to ongoing health concerns, the program has shifted to a virtual format, allowing students to engage in leadership development, civic engagement, and workforce
