Obesity in school girls linked to higher rates of joint and muscle pain
Primary school-aged girls living with obesity are 1.7 times more likely to visit their GP surgery for musculoskeletal symptoms than those with a healthy weight, a new study has found. Researchers from Queen Mary University of London found that girls who are obese experience pain in their bones, joints, muscles, ligaments or tendons more commonly... Read moreThe post Obesity in school girls linked to higher rates of joint and muscle pain appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - March 14, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Carolyn Scott Tags: Musculoskeletal Obesity and nutrition Older people care child health Source Type: news
How a woman in science is using her background to inspire girls to get into STEM
Despite the cancellation of her Netflix show Emily's Wonder Lab, MIT engineer-turned-TV host Emily Calandrelli is still encouraging children to explore the amazing world of science. (Source: NPR Health and Science)
Source: NPR Health and Science - March 14, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Adam Bearne Source Type: news
‘Girls on the Bus’ Team Talks Star Melissa Benoist’s ‘Devoted Fan Base’ and Inspiring Young People to Vote
Melissa Benoist is set to fly high on her newest show “The Girls on the Bus.” The “Supergirl” alum stars in the Max series as a political journalist who hits the campaign trail alongside three other female reporters. In a rowdy presidential campaign year with a tumultuous climate, the actor feels…#melissabenoist #girlsonbus #supergirl #newyorkcity #carlagugino #natashabehnam #christinaelmore #julieplec #amychozick #chozick (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 14, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Horrified mom finds huge parasitic WORM in two-year-old daughter's diaper - which CDC says she caught from pigs on family farm
The girl, who lived on a farm in New Albany in Union County, had suffered abdominal cramping and diarrhea for two weeks and had lost her appetite. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 13, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
On popular online platforms, predatory groups coerce children into self-harm
Editor’s note: This story describes extremely disturbing events that may be upsetting for some people. The person in the online chat introduced himself as “Brad.” Using flattery and guile, he persuaded the 14-year-old girl to send a nude photo. It instantly became leverage. Over the following two…#oklahoma #discord #wiredmagazine #derspiegel #romania #fbi #facebookandinstagram #remivaughn #ip #bradleycadenhead (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 13, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Girls With Obesity More Likely to Have Musculoskeletal PCP Consult
WEDNESDAY, March 13, 2024 -- Girls with obesity are more likely to visit their general practitioners (GPs) for musculoskeletal symptoms at ages 4 and 6 years, according to a study published online March 12 in the Archives of Disease in... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - March 13, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
HAF: Josh Kim Sings Korean American Ballad in ‘Camellia Girl’ Project
Korean American writer and director Josh Kim journeys to the Hong Kong — Asia Film Financing Forum with “Camellia Girl,” which is in development. His track record notably includes Thailand’s 2015 Oscar entry “How to Win at Checkers (Every Time),” the HBO Asia horror-drama series “Forbidden” and a…#koreanamerican #joshkim #hongkong #camelliagirl #thailand #hbo #forbidden #apple #google #korean (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 13, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Overweight girls ‘more likely to see GP about musculoskeletal problems’
Study finds reception-age girls with obesity 67% more likely to see doctor about musculoskeletal issues than those at healthy weightGirls aged between four and 11 who are overweight or obese are more likely to see a GP at least once about musculoskeletal problems than their healthy weight peers, research suggests.Pupils in reception year who had a body mass index considered overweight were 24% more likely to see a doctor at least once for a musculoskeletal issue while their peers who were living with obesity were 67% more likely to do so than girls with a healthy weight, the study found.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - March 12, 2024 Category: Science Authors: Nadeem Badshah Tags: Obesity Health Medical research UK news Science Society Children Source Type: news
Girls as young as FOUR are suffering joint problems caused by being fat
Data on 120,000 children from the National Child Measurement Programme and GP records showed girls were almost twice as likely seek help for musculoskeletal problems than their peers. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 12, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
ER nurse reveals the most 'mindblowing' things she's seen in the hospital - including girl who put hand sanitizer on a tampon before inserting it
Alexis Harper, an emergency room nurse in Tennessee, has gone viral on TikTok after posting a series of skits based on real experiences she has had with patients. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 12, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
West Virginia governor vies for Manchin ’s US Senate seat, while moonlighting as girls hoops coach
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice was recently back in the spotlight.#westvirginia #jimjustice (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 12, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
West Virginia governor vies for Manchin's US Senate seat, while moonlighting as girls hoops coach
When West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice recently returned to the spotlight, it wasn’t as the state's top executive. Or a wealthy businessman. Or even as a candidate for the U.S. Senate. The term-limited Republican was instead back on the court, guiding a high school team in the quarterfinals of the…#westvirginia #jimjustice #ussenate #greenbrierresort #greenbriereast #youthbaseballs #littleleague #beckley #super #democrat (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 12, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Indigo Girls Documentary Releases Trailer, Plans One-Night Theatrical Release
Oscilloscope Laboratories has announced a one night only theatrical release of Indigo Girls: It’s Only Life After All, and has rolled out the documentary’s trailer. A Sundance debut and a Tribeca selection, the film will play in theaters across the country on Wednesday, April 10. There will also…#indigo #sundance #tribeca #atlanta #georgia #alexandriabombach #amyray #kathlynhoran #jessdevaney #anyarous (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 11, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Boys & Girls club office moves to downtown San Jose, seeking urban site
SAN JOSE — Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley has signed a lease to shift the offices of its local headquarters to downtown San Jose, bringing jobs and potential restaurant and retail patrons to the city’s urban core. The youth services group, which is the Silicon Valley chapter of the Boys &…#sanjose #siliconvalley #southbay #stevewymer #wilcoxbuilding #bayarea #jimsalata #markcardosa #markritchie #rookiessportslodge (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 11, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Africa: At the 68th Commission On Status of Women UNAIDS Calls for Action to Achieve Gender Equality and End Aids
[UNAIDS] Geneva/New York -- UNAIDS is gearing up for the 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (#CSW68) which begins today and will run until 22 March 2024. #CSW68, the United Nations largest annual gathering on gender equality and women's empowerment, is being held this year under the priority theme, Accelerating the achievement of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls by addressing poverty and strengthening institutions and financing with a gender perspective. (Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs)
Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs - March 11, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Africa HIV-Aids and STDs External Relations Health and Medicine International Organizations and Africa Women and Gender Source Type: news
