Student Health Issues

New studies show that the amount of sleep and when sleep occurs make a difference.

Jun 13, 2009 - Barbara Pytel

While routines are growing in complexity and also becoming more dangerous, no one is keeping track of just how many injuries are occurring.

Dec 26, 2008 - Barbara Pytel

The numbers are small but, yes, 7-year-olds are capable of killing themselves and do.

Oct 22, 2008 - Barbara Pytel

If teens sleep less than seven hours, they may develop high blood pressure. If women sleep nine hours or more, they may be at risk for a stroke.

Aug 31, 2008 - Barbara Pytel

Physicians in the U.S. frequently overlook tropical diseases states the Global Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases. Parasites are sources of many childhood diseases.

Jul 7, 2008 - Barbara Pytel

The medicine cabinet can be a dangerous coping skill when things get tough. How many high school and college students turn to stimulants under stressful times?

May 5, 2008 - Barbara Pytel

A Harvard study finds that babies who sleep under 12 hours a day are more likely to become overweight in preschool.

Apr 27, 2008 - Barbara Pytel

Schools are attempting to reduce obesity in students. What are some trying?

Apr 21, 2008 - Barbara Pytel

Does nutrition in the first few years of life affect wages as an adult? A British medical journal, The Lancet, emphatically says "yes."

Feb 16, 2008 - Barbara Pytel

The upward trend for teen births is expected to continue to rise according to the CDC, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Jan 15, 2008 - Barbara Pytel

Three studies now show that football players are not merely big but obese to the point their health is at risk. Some want a cap on football weight.

Jan 10, 2008 - Barbara Pytel

A former New York City doctor has been reprimanded and fined for falsifying vaccination forms because of parents' autism fears.

Dec 3, 2007 - Barbara Pytel

Large, colorful, exercise balls that are used in physical therapy and physical education classes have now replaced traditional chairs in the classroom. Results?

Nov 21, 2007 - Barbara Pytel

Although there is no cure for autism, doctors state that early interventions are very effective. Screen by 24 months.

Nov 6, 2007 - Barbara Pytel

The CDC stated that schools do not need to close when MRSA is found. Just wash hands frequently and cover all open wounds.

Oct 31, 2007 - Barbara Pytel

Childhood diagnoses are on the rise. Are school children more ill or are we diagnosing better?

Oct 25, 2007 - Barbara Pytel

The recent staph infection problem in schools has been growing in hospitals for years. Improved hygiene techniques greatly reduces the chances of staph. What else?

Oct 21, 2007 - Barbara Pytel

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has worked with athletic teams to instruct them on the prevention of a new, highly resistant staph infection.

Oct 16, 2007 - Barbara Pytel

A new British study released on September 24th states that people double their risk of dying by not sleeping seven hours a night.

Oct 4, 2007 - Barbara Pytel

Reading-A, Math-B, Language-B, Social Studies-C, Art-A and BMI-30. This is what report cards look like in Arkansas.

Sep 28, 2007 - Barbara Pytel

The hormone cortisol was measured three to six months prior to school starting and six months later. The effect on children?

Sep 25, 2007 - Barbara Pytel

Food dyes could be a contributing factor in hyperactive behavior. Other factors also contribute to ADHD behaviors. What are they?

Sep 12, 2007 - Barbara Pytel

Half of North American students will weigh too much by 2010 if present trends continue. What are some of the student issues when children are overweight?

Sep 8, 2007 - Barbara Pytel

Electronic gadgets are being banned in schools. How are they affecting students in the home?

Sep 1, 2007 - Barbara Pytel

Two studies have recently shown how weight and friends are significant factors in decisions made to mold our futures.

Aug 27, 2007 - Barbara Pytel