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University of Alabama at BirminghamGoing away to preschool or kindergarten for the first time can be scary for children.
Going away to preschool or kindergarten for the first time can be scary for children.
Western Carolina University researchers are using geographic information systems technology and radio transmitters to track timber rattlesnakes this fall to determine whether new mountain subdivisions and road-building are pushing an animal listed as a "species of special concern" toward the endangered list.
A long spell of dry weather during the spring and summer could provide some of the most brilliant colors seen in several years for leaf-lookers headed to the mountains of Western North Carolina this autumn, says Western Carolina University's fearless fall foliage forecaster..
September is National Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month. A breast-ovarian cancer gene test is a blood test that shows whether a woman has breast cancer or ovarian cancer gene mutations, known as BRCA 1 or 2, which increases a woman's chance of having breast, ovarian or other cancers.
As fall approaches, a variety of Central Michigan University faculty and staff experts are available to comment on topics related to the season, including its holidays, entertainment options, natural wonders and health issues.
A new publication will be unveiled Nov. 1 for National Family Literacy Day that will help families make reading a ritual. This free material will especially help poor families, whose children hear 30 million fewer words by age 3 than their counterparts who live in households led by professionals.
Called "an open textbook of Appalachian folk life" by Southern Living magazine, Mountain Heritage Day is set for Sept. 28-29 on the campus of Western Carolina University.
Feature article on how involving children in grocery shopping can improve their eating habits.
Fall is the start of allergy season, and even for young children, symptoms can be severe. The American Academy of Pediatrics has allergy and asthma tips for parents to help their kids cope with and treat their symptoms.
A peak in ragweed and mold spores that comes with the onset of fall can aggravate symptoms in children with allergic asthma. So can the flu and other seasonal bugs in the autumn and winter months.
Even after paying for tuition, fees and other educational costs each fall, parents throughout the nation are also choosing to support their child's university through charitable contributions. What compels them to do so? Here are just a few reasons why parents give to their student's college.
Many parents and teachers are not aware of state laws allowing students to carry and self-administer life-saving asthma inhalers and auto-injectable epinephrine at school "“ or what they can do to ensure students know the "Right Way, Right Away" rules for responsible self-administration of these medicatations.
The trickiest thing about Halloween for many parents might be trying to provide treats that help make their children healthy as well as happy, but Tennessee Tech University nutrition professor Cathy Cunningham offers some healthy alternatives to trick-or-treats and party foods.
There's debate on whether students should fear the dreaded "Freshman Fifteen," but most evidence shows college freshmen do gain weight their first year in college. Tennessee Tech University nutrition professor Cathy Cunningham polled a class of junior level students, asking them ways to avoid the extra pounds, and came up with eight tips to help any student worried about college weight gain.
The challenges facing teachers seem to grow every year. In response to the increasing uncertainties in the classroom, faculty experts will provide insight on several current, critical issues impacting education: teacher retention, science and math instruction, Native American pedagogy, and techniques for teaching boys.
Transitioning to college is a huge move for students and their parents. Here, a higher ed veteran provides tips for what to do -- and not do -- as you make the move from high school to college.
Fall and winter are prime seasons not only for the flu bug, but for another bug as well"”the head louse. September is national Head Lice Awareness Month, and doctors from the Johns Hopkins Children's Center want to remind everyone that the "yuck" factor notwithstanding, head lice are a nuisance, not a health threat.
Heart attack and stroke are two major health concerns for Americans today. One early indicator is a disease that many people haven't heard of "“ Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD). It is a vascular disease that affects between 12-20 percent of Americans age 65 or older. Legs For Life is a free screening program for PAD offered in September during National Vascular Disease Awareness Month.
This article offers a compilation of tips for the college visit process for both prospective students and their parents.
Although some people may spend part of the Labor Day weekend complaining about their bosses or about job burnout, most Americans are satisfied with their jobs, a new University of Chicago study shows.
Geisinger Health System can help make parents' lives easier this fall when it comes to keeping track of child immunization records.
Real-time tracking of the prostate gland During radiation treatment with intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT). This technology - called Calypso - works like a global positioning system for the prostate allowing for continuous monitoring of the gland during treatment for the most precise delivery of high-dose radiation.
You have diabetes and want to exercise. It is possible, says Dr. Stephen G. Rosen, Chief of Endocrinology & Metabolism at Pennsylvania Hospital. Diabetes affects 20.8 million people in the, about 7% of the population, according to the American Diabetes Association.
Very shortly, trick-or-treaters will be hitting the streets and heading to your doorstep. Following are some tips on how you can have not only a happy Halloween, but a safe one as well.
Setting the clocks back for daylight savings time means an extra hour of sleep and shorter days for most people, but for the thousands who suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), the shorter days and absence of daylight can actually cause depression.
By now you've heard the stories of E. Coli and other harmful bacteria finding their way into different foods and on to tables around the country. As many of us start planning for holiday meals, it's the perfect time to remember to keep food safety at the top of the menu.
There's no trick to treating your kids to a safe Halloween. The staff at UCSD Medical Center and the California Poison Control System-San Diego Division, located at UCSD Medical Center, offer the following safety precautions for parents to keep Halloween safe.
Every year, Fred Mueller compiles a sports list, but unlike popular pre-season picks or a glamorous hot-recruit sheet, nobody envies him this task. Some years the list is longer than others, but, Mueller said, there's no reason any kid should be on it.
Halloween is just around the corner. University of Maryland Associate Professor Susan Walker (Family Studies) offers some great tips for Halloween safety that focuses on community to ensure fun for everyone.
David Frankfurter, professor of religious studies and history at the University of New Hampshire, is available to discuss the positive aspects of dressing up in Halloween costumes and how for centuries, cultures have used costumes and monster masks to control their fears of demons. He is the author of Evil Incarnate: Rumors of Demonic Conspiracy and Satanic Abuse in History.
Halloween celebrations hold potential hazards for dogs and cats that can be avoided, says Lorraine Corriveau, wellness veterinarian at Purdue's School of Veterinary Medicine.
Don't worry, it's not too late. October and November are the perfect time to get that flu shot according to Dr. Daniel A. Hussar of the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia. "The time is now to derive the optimum benefit," Hussar said of getting a flu shot.
Dr. William Robison, head of the Department of History and Political Science at Southeastern Louisiana University, for the past five years has presented an annual fun Halloween lecture that explores the relationship between serious history and pop culture. This year's lecture (October 31) is focused on Frankenstein ("It's Alive! The History of Frankenstein from Mary Shelley to Boris Karloff to Mel Brooks and Beyond").
From the University of Indianapolis' Krannert School of Physical Therapy, with graduate programs ranked in the top 10 percent nationally by U.S. News and World Report, Assistant Professor Anne Mejia Downs offers fitness tips for fans who can't turn away from the gridiron action.
Filmgoers should expand their Halloween movie list to include the odd, quirky and classic original horror films, says a Purdue University film expert.
Think ghost stories are only for being told around a crackling campfire at night? Think again. An assistant professor of history at Tennessee Tech University brings ghosts, myths and legends into her American history course, scaring up interest among history majors and non-history majors alike.
A good scare this Halloween, whether it's from a horror film or haunted house, is really not the preferred treat for most people, says a Purdue University mass media effects expert.
For allergy sufferers, the fall season can be just as bad as the spring. A quick trip to the pharmacy for an over-the-counter (OTC) medicine; however, can quickly becoming an overwhelming experience. Speak with the pharmacist before selecting the OTC product that will be the most effective and safest to use for the symptoms that they are experiencing.
Vampires and gargoyles and bats ... oh my! These professors just might know who "“ or what "“ goes bump in the night.
Is the University of Maryland haunted? It's a question we try to answer as Halloween approaches. Come visit some of the scariest places on campus, and learn a little bit more about the history of the university as it celebrates its 150th anniversary. (AUDIO EMBEDDED)
While Halloween is one of the most exciting times of the year, it also can be one of the most dangerous. To keep kids safe, a U-M expert encourages parents to dress their children in Halloween costumes that are safe, and offers tips for picking the right costume.
The University of Maryland continues to celebrate its 150th anniversary with a unique semester-long look at comedy and humor. Courses, lectures and special programs are all on tap throughout campus this fall, including a special Jim Henson exhibit.
Researchers at Roswell Park Cancer Institute are conducting a comprehensive study to determine factors affecting quality of life and risk of recurrence in women treated for breast cancer.
Researchers at Roswell Park Cancer Institute and the University at Buffalo are using a new approach to detecting ovarian cancer early, when it is most curable.
Researchers at Roswell Park Cancer Institute are analyzing vitamin D in prostate cancer prevention and treatment in the laboratory and the clinic.
The sniffles. A runny nose. A cough. That's right "” the cold season is upon us. But before you head off to your doctor demanding antibiotics to lessen your symptoms, be aware that those drugs don't always work and can have serious side effects, say two physicians at Washington University in St. Louis.
Now that summer is over many kids will be heading back indoors to plop themselves in front of the computer, TV and video games, taking up an average of six hours of a child's day according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. Summer camp and other activities that connect children to nature get put on hold until next June. This can lead to unhealthy, stressed-out kids.
A Colgate University expert gives tips for coping with the seasonal "blahs."
Tips for making healthy school lunches from Pennsylvania Hospital nutritionist Debra DeMille
Although experts recommend that backpacks weigh no more than 15 percent of a child's body weight, many kids routinely lug more than double that burden. Over time, this can lead to stooped posture, chronic back and shoulder pain, and muscle weakness.