How heavy are your kids’ backpacks? A new study is taking a look at the effect all those books could have on your child’s back. Experts say carrying too heavy of a load puts children and teens at risk ...

When it comes to your child’s backpack for school this year, experts are saying, "Lighten the load!" Health experts told Fox News Digital that it is important parents be sure they're not sending their ...

Kids are starting to come home with loads of homework, and that means backpacks being too heavy. Dr. James Ross said 15,000 patients seek medical care for a backpack injury every single year. He ...

Heavy backpacks can be a drag, but Dr. Joshua Meier tries to allay parents’ fears that their kids will develop serious back problems from hauling around big books. Just like any heavy load, backpacks ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. We've all experienced the phenomenon at one time or another. We pack our bags full of stuff, and then we have the privilege of carrying all of ...