As the new school year approaches, physicians at Mercy Health — Lorain are raising awareness about the importance of proper backpack use to keep children from getting injured. “When used properly, ...

Homework and lots of take-home assignments can take a heavy toll on kids — literally. It’s a surprising fact, but thousands of kids are treated each year for injuries related to heavy backpacks. More ...

"As the tree bends, so grows the tree." Dr. Justin Kamerman-- a Sacramento chiropractor-- uses the tree analogy to describe the way a child's body structure changes when weighed down by a heavy ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: For my kids, the best part of back-to-school shopping is picking out a new backpack. While I want them to have backpacks they like, I also want to make sure they have features that ...

SPRINGFIELD — Keeping kids safe is a top priority as many are heading back to school in the Miami Valley. As reported on News Center 7 at 6:00, local health officials are calling on parents to think ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Homework and lots of take-home assignments can take a heavy toll on kids — literally. It’s a surprising fact, but thousands of ...