Is your kid’s backpack too heavy? Florida pediatrician Gabriella Dauer is sounding the alarm on how kids who carry “large, heavy backpacks” can develop pain and injuries. Dauer’s solution comes in ...

Parents have raised concerns about the excessive weight of elementary-school students’ backpacks, saying children struggle to breathe under the strain. The Liberty Times (sister paper of the Taipei ...

Schools are increasingly moving away from lockers due to the digitization of resources. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends children carry no more than 10-15% of their body weight in ...

We've talked about checking what's in your kids' backpacks, but what about weighing them? It might sound unnecessary, but one Florida pediatrician - Gabriella Dauer - is encouraging parents to make it ...

(WFSB) - As students return to school, experts warn that the weight of bags could lead to long-term back pain or injury. Dr. Peter Whang, an orthopedic surgeon and professor at Yale University, says ...

Backpacks are a perfect way to carry school supplies, but if they are worn incorrectly or stuffed to the brim, they can lead to discomfort and soreness for some students. And all the things students ...

Ten-year-old Riya Sharma, a Class 5 student, is reeling under the burden of a heavy school bag, literally. Weighing just 28kg, the girl had been carrying a 6.5kg school bag — more than 24% of her body ...