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Health

Moms lose significant sleep and free time during kids' school year, new study finds

Moms of school-age children get significantly less sleep during the school year than during the summer.

Jun 23, 2023

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Overweight & Obesity

School segregation: Contributor to racial/ethnic childhood obesity disparities

Obesity gaps are larger between segregated schools and smaller in racially-integrated schools among child populations, according to a new study in Obesity journal. This is the first study to examine childhood obesity disparities ...

Apr 26, 2022

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Diabetes

Researchers link sleep health to insulin resistance in obese teens

Researchers at Children's Hospital Colorado (Children's Colorado) have identified a connection between overweight and obese teens' sleep health and their insulin sensitivity. In what is believed to be the first study to use ...

Dec 4, 2018

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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

When should you keep your child home from school?

Some parents and caregivers are asked, "Can I stay home from school?" by children on a daily basis, but knowing what's best in each case takes knowing the child, their symptoms and the situation. Dr. Tina Ardon, a Mayo Clinic ...

Sep 14, 2022

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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Study: School location triggers inequitable impact of COVID-19

COVID-19 infections in Ontario are disproportionately concentrated in areas with lower-income and racialized groups. A new study shows the devastating impact that inequity poses for schools, students and families in those ...

Feb 10, 2022

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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Rapid COVID spread not seen in several studies of schools

Schools that practice social distancing, mask-wearing and other precautions have not seen rapid spread of coronavirus, but indoor sports activities should be avoided, researchers said Tuesday.

Jan 26, 2021

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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Coronavirus: Is it safe for kids to go back to school? And what about the new mutant strain?

A year ago, in late January 2020, Australia reported its first cases of COVID-19. Since then, we have seen almost 29,000 confirmed cases and 909 deaths.

Jan 20, 2021

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Psychology & Psychiatry

Kids benefit when parents overcome math anxiety

Parents who are anxious about math can still help their children learn the subject when given the right tools, according to research from current and former University of Chicago scholars.

Dec 5, 2018

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Vaccination

Moderna COVID vaccine safe, effective in teens: Study

(HealthDay)—With COVID case counts surging as the school year begins, new research showing that the Moderna vaccine is safe and effective for teens should reassure parents who are on the fence about the shots.

Aug 12, 2021

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