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A breakthrough study led by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has uncovered a vital link between a protein associated with youth and the preservation of brain health. The study, published in the journal Nature Communications, reveals that the protein TIMP2 plays a critical, previously underestimated role in maintaining the health…
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the nation navigates a complex and increasingly fraught political climate, the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) is preparing to bring together leading child advocates, policymakers, researchers, and community leaders for a pivotal national gathering. Set to take place in November 2026 at Howard University, the American Youth Policy Forum will focus heavily…
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A breakthrough study led by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has unveiled a potential mechanism for combating the cognitive decline associated with aging. Scientists have discovered that a protein known as TIMP2—which is naturally associated with youth—plays a critical role in preserving the health and functionality of the brain’s primary…
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the nation navigates a complex and increasingly fraught political climate, the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) is preparing to host a major gathering of national advocates, policy experts, and community leaders. Scheduled for November 4-5, 2026, at Howard University’s Blackburn University Center, the American Youth Policy Forum will bring together stakeholders from…
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Scheduled for November 4 and 5 at the Blackburn University Center on the campus of Howard University, the forum is titled "Doing Our First Works Over: The New State of America’s Children." The event arrives at a critical juncture, serving as a gathering space for child advocates, policy experts, community leaders, and youth champions from…
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the nation navigates a complex and fraught political landscape, the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) is preparing to host a major national gathering aimed at confronting the mounting threats to the health, education, and overall well-being of the nation’s youth. In November, national advocates, policy experts, and community leaders will converge in…
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the United States navigates a complex and increasingly fraught political landscape, the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) is preparing to bring together nation-wide advocates, policy experts, and community leaders for a pivotal gathering. In November 2026, the national youth advocacy organization will convene the American Youth Policy Forum at Howard University in…
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The two-day event, scheduled for November 4 through November 5, 2026, is titled "Doing Our First Works Over: The New State of America’s Children." According to event organizers, the forum arrives at a critical historical juncture, coming directly on the heels of the 2026 midterm elections and at a moment when organizers argue that harmful…
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By Michelle Diament | October 16, 2026 Riding horses or simply spending time around them can make a profound difference for children and adolescents diagnosed with autism, helping to significantly reduce hyperactivity while simultaneously boosting essential social skills, according to newly published research. In a comprehensive new study involving 236 children diagnosed with autism and…
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the United States navigates a complex and increasingly fraught political landscape, national youth advocacy organization the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) is preparing to host a major gathering in the nation’s capital. This November, advocates, policy experts, community leaders, and researchers will converge for the American Youth Policy Forum to examine and…
