The backpack is as much a part of school life as homework, pencils and recess. Kids use backpacks to carry everything they need during the day and make a fashion statement. Unfortunately, the excess ...

it can be hard to believe, but the start of a new school year, just a couple of weeks away now. And planning ahead can really make all the difference in ensuring that your child has a healthy and safe ...

TEXARKANA, Texas (KSLA) - For many, backpacks are a necessary piece of back-to-school gear, but they can cause unnecessary problems if not worn properly. On Tuesday, July 29, leaders at CHRISTUS St.

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Families on Saturday can attend the 24th annual Back to School and Community Resource Day hosted by Covering Kids & Families of the Health & Hospital Corp. of Marion County. The ...

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, ...

MADISION, Wis. - As children gear up for the new school year, ensuring their backpacks are safe and comfortable is essential to prevent back pain and injuries. Local clinical pediatric orthopedic ...

Depending where you live, the school year is about start anew or has already begun. Mayo Clinic experts would like to help lighten the load. Family medicine physician and pediatrician Alva Roche Green ...