Addiction
Educators, other experts aim to build momentum in fight against youth vaping
For more than a decade, the cloud of vaping has encompassed more and more kids in the United States.
Sep 6, 2022
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News tagged with middle school
Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Help with sports injuries
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am an athletic director at a middle school, and a new school year is almost here. I anticipate seeing an increase in sports-related injuries from soccer, football, cheerleading, flag football and other ...
Aug 17, 2022
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Other
1 in 3 parents worry that school traffic is a danger for kids
For some elementary and middle schoolers, one of the most nerve-wracking parts of the school day starts before the first bell even rings: morning drop off.
Aug 15, 2022
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Pediatrics
Mayo Clinic minute: Can your child hear the teacher?
Checking your child's hearing should be on your back-to-school list. Dr. Kelly Conroy, a Mayo Clinic audiologist, says children with an undiagnosed hearing issue can face both academic and social struggles.
Aug 9, 2022
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Overweight & Obesity
Large-scale study of disordered eating in children explores role of weight, sex and puberty
Eating disorders, which affect more than 28 million people nationwide, exact a high toll. In addition to the individual suffering they cause, eating disorders cost the U.S. nearly $65 billion each year.
Aug 1, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Shanghai reports zero COVID cases for first time in months
China reported zero new COVID-19 infections in Shanghai for the first time since March on Saturday, as the country's latest outbreak subsides after months of lockdowns and other restrictions.
Jun 25, 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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Health
Preventing adverse birth outcomes could boost education, income
Reducing the excess prevalence of low birthweight, preterm birth or small-for-gestational-age birth in low- and middle-income countries may lead to substantial long-term human capital gains when it comes to both long-term ...
Jun 8, 2022
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Health
Researchers study traumatic injuries caused by exploding e-cigarettes
The dangers of using electronic cigarettes are well known when it comes to the potential for addiction and lung injury, but new research published in the Journal of Surgical Research finds another cause for concern when it ...
May 13, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Nearly 1 million COVID-19 deaths: A look at the US numbers
Doug Lambrecht was among the first of the nearly 1 million Americans to die from COVID-19. His demographic profile—an older white male with chronic health problems—mirrors the faces of many who would be lost over the ...
May 6, 2022
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