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A recent research paper published in the peer-reviewed Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) found that deadly drug overdose rates in American adolescents nearly doubled from 2019 to 2020, and the study’s authors appear to link the rise in fatalities to the contamination of the illicit drug supply.
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This is the third part of a three-part WESA special on public libraries. The first part can be found here and the second here. Leaders of the Carnegie…
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Approximately one in eight sexually active high school girls have experienced reproductive coercion in the last three months, according to a new study…
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Robots designed by teams of teens from 53 schools in southwestern Pennsylvania will compete in a two-day, gladiator-style tournament starting Friday.The…
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The city is increasing police patrols and bringing back an advisory council to try to prevent violence among rowdy teens, Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto…
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The teen brain values reward over risk. That’s been long-known. But a new study from University of Pittsburgh researchers says teen aren’t risk-takers…
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Since 2012, the Crossing Fences project has been using audio and radio to connect generations and continue the oral tradition in Pittsburgh. The project,…
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Since 2012, the Crossing Fences project has been using audio and radio to connect generations and continue the oral tradition in Pittsburgh. The project,…
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People often think of the library as a place to sit quietly while reading or studying.But the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is challenging that…
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A study published in the Journal of School Health finds media literacy is more effective in preventing teenagers from smoking than traditional…