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The Ku-ring-gai Council, in partnership with the Police and Community Youth Club organization, has launched an educational DVD aimed at tackling youth crime and violence in the area. The DVD features three short films, produced by local youth, which address the relationship between young people and the police. The initiative
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A new report discusses findings from a preliminary study on the functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) response during verbal encoding among adolescent binge drinkers. Researchers have long known that chronic heavy drinking is associated with verbal learning and memory deficits in adolescents and adults, but little is known about the
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As part of the recently signed health insurance reform legislation, a growing number of insurance companies are voluntarily providing coverage to graduating college seniors and young adults under the age of 26. This move is seen as a positive step towards bridging the gap in coverage between now and the
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On International Day of Pink, New Democrats and thousands of students, schools, and communities across Canada stand in solidarity against bullying, discrimination, and homophobia. The Day of Pink originated from a 2007 incident at a school in Cambridge, Nova Scotia, where a student was bullied for wearing a pink shirt.
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Concerned parents, including Scott Holmes, have questioned the district's efforts to address violence and bullying, with Holmes citing at least three incidents involving a male student. Board President Roberta Bergstedt assured that the administration is committed to providing a safe environment for all students, but Holmes expressed dissatisfaction
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Laramie County commissioners pushed back a decision on whether to build a new juvenile detention center after concerns were raised about the potential impacts of the project. The proposal is to build a $7.5 million, 24-bed facility at the Archer Complex, with $4.6 million coming from federal stimulus
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A poignant and complex episode unfolded in the Long Island village of Patchogue, where hundreds gathered to mourn the loss of Marcelo Lucero, a 37-year-old immigrant stabbed to death in a racially motivated attack by a group of white teenagers. Amidst the grief and outrage, a 17-year-old friend of the
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NIDA's Web site offers a range of engaging video clips and interactive features aimed at educating teens about the dangers of drug abuse. Through short, 2-minute videos, NIDA staff scientists share crucial information in a conversational and relatable manner. These clips are designed to appeal to youth between
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Researchers from the University of Washington, led by J.W. Luk, published a study in the journal Addictive Behaviors in 2010, investigating the associations between communication with parents and substance use among adolescents. The study aimed to understand whether father and mother communication played a different role for sons and
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A recent study published in the Indian Journal of Pediatrics has highlighted the limitations of insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) and IGF-binding protein-3 (IGFBP-3) in diagnosing growth hormone deficiency (GHD) in children. Researchers from Tehran University of Medical Sciences in Iran studied 102 children with short stature between 2003 and 2005.
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Research conducted in Khon Kaen, Thailand, reveals a concerning trend of rising type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and metabolic syndrome (MetS) among overweight schoolchildren. Between 10 and 15 years old, 594 out of 2156 children were identified as overweight, with 186 participating in the study. The findings indicate that T2DM
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The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has published a new rule to protect kids from tobacco addiction and premature death from tobacco use. The rule, set to take effect on June 22, prohibits a wide range of sales, distribution, and marketing of cigarettes and smokeless tobacco to youth. This move is
