Pediatrics
Is your child ready for a smartphone?
(HealthDay)—When is it appropriate to give kids a cellphone?
Jan 9, 2018
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Overweight & Obesity
Schools serving up better options help reverse obesity
Schools across the country are taking several steps to fight obesity by providing healthier foods, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Aug 28, 2013
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Health
Use caution with computerized concussion test, researcher says
Newly published research from an international team featuring UT Arlington assistant professor Jacob Resch has reaffirmed questions about portions of the popular computerized concussion assessment tool ImPACT.
Jun 5, 2013
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Health
Making fruit easier to eat increases sales and consumption in school cafeterias
No matter how you slice it, cutting fruit into bite-sized pieces prompts children to eat more apples during lunchtime, according to a recent study by Cornell University researchers.
Apr 17, 2013
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Overweight & Obesity
Kaiser Permanente's anti-obesity interventions in schools show signs of success
Community-based efforts to change the environment are proving to be an effective way of encouraging more physical activity and nutrition among school-age children, according to findings announced today from Kaiser Permanente. ...
Feb 5, 2013
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Pediatrics
AAP: Each school district should have a school physician
(HealthDay)—School physicians play an important role in promoting the biopsychosocial well-being of children in school settings, and every school district should have a school physician, according to an American Academy ...
Jan 2, 2013
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Pediatrics
High Schools with athletic trainers have more diagnosed concussions, fewer overall injuries
High schools with athletic trainers have lower overall injury rates, according to a new study, "A Comparative Analysis of Injury Rates and Patterns Among Girls' Soccer and Basketball Players," presented Oct. 22 at the American ...
Oct 22, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Computer-based screening program for partner violence does not significantly improve quality of life
In a study that included more than 2,700 women receiving care in primary care clinics, those who were screened for partner violence and received a partner violence resource list did not experience significant differences ...
Aug 14, 2012
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