Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Is it safe to reopen schools during the pandemic?
Is it safe for schools to reopen during the pandemic?
Aug 6, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Complete your COVID-19 back-to-school checklist
Families and school districts are weighing difficult decisions on whether to return to school in person, online or a combination of both during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Aug 3, 2020
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Pediatrics
Kids need to wear masks when they go to school in person, and parents can help them get the hang of that
I'm a pediatric nursing professor with four young children. The youngest is 9 months old and the oldest is 9. My oldest will soon enter third grade, and his brother will be in second. My family plans to send them both back ...
Jul 29, 2020
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Pediatrics
Canadian youth show no movement in activity
The school year may have a few days remaining, but one report card is already in—and it shows that we have a lot of work to do.
Jun 19, 2020
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Overweight & Obesity
Study: COVID-19 lockdowns worsen childhood obesity
Lockdowns implemented across the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic have negatively impacted diet, sleep and physical activity among children with obesity, according to University at Buffalo research.
Jun 4, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
School buildings need more space to safely reopen
When COVID-19 first arose, the battle cry was "flatten the curve." As states make plans to reopen, get ready for another important strategy: "de-densify."
May 19, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Why some teens find it tough to social distance
Parenting a teenager can be an emotional minefield in the best of times, but the social distancing of the coronavirus pandemic could really strain young people's mental health.
Apr 6, 2020
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Overweight & Obesity
COVID-19 pandemic may exacerbate childhood obesity
Public health scientists predict that school closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic will exacerbate the epidemic of childhood obesity in the United States. Andrew Rundle, DrPH, associate professor of epidemiology at Columbia ...
Apr 3, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Teens who feel empowered are less likely to bully, harass, commit sexual violence
Teens who feel personally empowered are less likely to bully, harass or commit acts of sexual violence, according to a study by Rutgers University, the University of Nebraska, and the University of New Hampshire.
Mar 18, 2020
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Pediatrics
National Poll: Many parents delay talking to kids about inappropriate touching
Experts recommend starting conversations about inappropriate touching during the preschool years, but less than half of parents of preschoolers in a national poll say they've begun that discussion.
Mar 16, 2020
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