The Live Healthy Fairfax 2025 award recognizes individuals, businesses, government and nonprofits that demonstrate leadership and action to improve the health and well-being of individuals, families and populations in the Fairfax community. Award categories include Behavioral Health, Healthy Eating and Healthy Environment and Active Living. Details about the awards program, nomination requirements and forms can be found online. Nominations due December 16.
Cannabis Use During Adolescence and Young Adulthood and Academic Achievement: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, in JAMA Pediatrics
key takeaway: "Moderate-certainty evidence showed cannabis use during adolescence and young adulthood is probably associated with lower school grades; less likelihood of high school completion, university enrollment, and postsecondary degree attainment; and increased school dropout rate and school absenteeism. Low-certainty evidence suggested cannabis use may be associated with increased unemployment."