Pediatrics
COVID pandemic highlighted the need for more school nurses
Two recent studies surveyed school nurses working across the UK about their current working practices and experiences of working during the pandemic.
Mar 28, 2023
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No more nuggets? School lunch goes farm-to-table—for some
As the fine-dining chef at a suburban high school gave samples of his newest recipes, junior Anahi Nava Flores critiqued a baguette sandwich with Toscano salami, organic Monterey Jack, arugula and a scratch-made basil spread: ...
Jan 24, 2023
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Race, income keeps many families from letting kids play sports
American kids who are poor or members of ethnic minority groups are missing out on the youth sports that have long been touted for building strong bodies and strong character, a new study reports.
Aug 11, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Beijing delays school reopenings after new COVID outbreak
Most children in Beijing will not return to school next week as originally planned, Chinese officials said on Saturday, after an emerging COVID-19 outbreak prompted authorities to partly reverse a decision to resume in-person ...
Jun 11, 2022
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A boom in fitness trackers isn't leading to a boom in physical activity
Worldwide sales of fitness trackers increased from US$14 billion in 2017 to over $36 billion in 2020. The skyrocketing success of these gadgets suggests that more people than ever see some value in keeping tabs on the number ...
May 5, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Can schoolchildren be tested regularly for COVID?
Can schools handle the challenge of testing all students and staff for COVID-19?
Jan 11, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Biden bets on rapid COVID tests but they can be hard to find
President Joe Biden is betting on millions more rapid, at-home tests to help curb the latest deadly wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, which is overloading hospitals and threatening to shutter classrooms around the country.
Sep 21, 2021
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Many of the changes wrought by the pandemic helped the disabled. They're not ready to give them up
Traveling about 30 miles from Glen Burnie, Maryland, to Towson for her community language program has been a struggle for 63-year-old veteran Alison Elinoff. A stroke 15 years ago left the right side of her body paralyzed.
Sep 14, 2021
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Appeals court backs Florida's ban on school mask mandates
(HealthDay)—The law on whether or not students in Florida schools will be required to wear masks has changed again.
Sep 13, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
NY to require state employees to get vaccines, or get tested
New York will require state employees to get vaccinated against the coronavirus by Labor Day or undergo weekly tests for COVID-19, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday.
Jul 28, 2021
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