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Children’s Health Health & Wellness Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Heavy Backpacks and Kids: Orthopedic Risks and How to Prevent Them

It’s a common sight: children heading to school with backpacks that look almost as big as they are. About 90 percent of U.S. children carry a backpack to school each day, and many exceed the safe, recommended weight. In...

September 12, 2025

5 min read

A young girl with a mouth rash being evaluated by her female doctor.

Children’s Health Diseases & Conditions Health & Wellness

Spotting Coxsackie Virus Symptoms in Kids and When to Seek Care

If your child develops a fever, sore throat or a rash around their mouth, hands and feet, the Coxsackie virus could be the cause. But we have seen that this virus can also give your child a rash anywhere else on their...

September 11, 2025

6 min read

Boy sitting in high school. hallway, with his head down and holding a basketball.

Brain & Mental Health Children’s Health Health & Wellness

No Phones at School: Withdrawal Symptoms Kids May Face and How to Support Them

This school year, students in New York State will experience something new: a bell-to-bell cell phone ban. That means phones stay tucked away from the first bell of the day to the last. For kids who are used to...

September 10, 2025

6 min read

A woman sitting on her couch, clutching her throat because it's in pain.

Children’s Health Diseases & Conditions Health & Wellness

Understanding COVID Nimbus: Symptoms and Key Facts

A new COVID-19 variant, known as NB.1.8.1 or the “Nimbus variant,” has been making headlines this summer, as it’s currently spreading across several countries, including the United States. While Nimbus shares many...

September 9, 2025

5 min read

Kids sitting in the school cafeteria, eating lunch together.

Children’s Health Diseases & Conditions Health & Wellness

HEALTH Yeah! Episode 18: Let’s Talk Food Allergies

Food allergies affect millions of children and their families. With the back-to-school season in full swing, it’s the perfect time to explore how food allergies impact kids in the classroom, at lunch time and even...

September 2, 2025

18 min read

A group of teenage students standing outside school, using their cell phones.

Brain & Mental Health Children’s Health Health & Wellness

HEALTH Yeah! Episode 17: Bell-to-Bell Policy

New York Governor Hochul’s Bell-to-Bell Policy prohibits cell phone use during the entire school day. While the policy sets this overarching rule, it also grants schools the flexibility to develop their own strategies...

August 25, 2025

30 min read

A teenage girl weighing herself on a scale, looking at the results with a frown on her face.

Children’s Health Diseases & Conditions Health & Wellness

Anorexia vs. Bulimia: Symptoms, Differences and Treatment Options

Eating disorders like anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are common challenges, especially for adolescents. These conditions are complex, involving intense feelings and behaviors related to weight and food. However...

August 15, 2025

4 min read

A mother and her young son in a canoe, sightseeing while traveling overseas.

Diseases & Conditions Health & Wellness

Travel Safety: How to Keep Yourself and Your Family Safe

Getting ready for a dream vacation, study abroad program, volunteer trip or international work assignment? Planning ahead, especially when heading overseas, can go a long way in making your trip as smooth, safe and...

August 13, 2025

6 min read

A woman walking outdoors, looking like she's in pain and out of breath.

Diseases & Conditions Health & Wellness

Heat Stroke Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore

Long summer days can be some of the best times of the year, but when temperatures soar, your body can struggle to keep up. Without proper hydration and cooling, a hot afternoon can quickly turn dangerous, especially for...

August 8, 2025

5 min read

A woman walking outdoors, with greenery behind her, wearing a weighted vest.

Health & Wellness Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Women's Health

Weighted Vests for Women: Benefits, Safety and How to Start

Weighted vests are gaining popularity among women as a versatile tool to enhance workouts, improve bone health, and support overall fitness goals. Weighted vests are another modality, like free weights, therapy...

August 5, 2025

2 min read

Topic: Health & Wellness

Heavy Backpacks and Kids: Orthopedic Risks and How to Prevent Them

Spotting Coxsackie Virus Symptoms in Kids and When to Seek Care

No Phones at School: Withdrawal Symptoms Kids May Face and How to Support Them

Understanding COVID Nimbus: Symptoms and Key Facts

HEALTH Yeah! Episode 18: Let’s Talk Food Allergies

Anorexia vs. Bulimia: Symptoms, Differences and Treatment Options

Travel Safety: How to Keep Yourself and Your Family Safe

Heat Stroke Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore

Weighted Vests for Women: Benefits, Safety and How to Start

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