Articles By Sydney Shaw
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Strained Eyes, Achy Heads: Side Effects of Remote Learning
With so many schools pivoting to remote learning, experts fear the increased screen time, paired with no in-school eye exams, could strain some children's vision. -
Masks Making Communication Hard for Hearing Impaired
One in eight people aged 12 or over in the United States has hearing loss, and life with masks is making it hard for many to communicate. -
Some Kid Allergies Tied to Mom’s Pregnancy Weight
Researchers in China found excessive weight gain during pregnancy to be associated with a higher risk of childhood allergic diseases — including asthma, wheezing, allergic rhinitis, eczema and food... -
Good Posture May Ease Some of Those Aches and Pains
Working from home at makeshift desks can cause pain in your back, neck, wrists and more. There are ways to prevent and relieve this pain. -
Little Difference Between DIY, Medical-grade Masks
Two layers of T-shirt fabric is nearly as effective at blocking aerosol particles as a medical-grade mask. -
Remote Learners Missing Out on Important In-School Eye Exams
In-school eye exams catch vision problems that might otherwise not be noticed. But children who are not attending school in person are missing this important screening. -
Researchers: No Secrets Allowed With COVID-19 Trials
Researchers say the usual, keep everything secret about a clinical trial do not apply to COVID-19 vaccine trials. -
Doctors May Be Over-Prescribing Oral Steroids for Asthma
While short courses of steroids can be effective at treating asthma, a new study shows more than 25% of asthma patients have been prescribed potentially dangerous amounts of steroid tablets. -
Can Convalescent Plasma Help Children with COVID-19?
There are few treatments available for children who are seriously ill with COVID-19. Researchers are trying convalescent plasma to see if that will help. -
At Least 6 Teachers in US Dead from COVID-19, So Far
Many teachers are nervous about returning to school, especially now that there have been 6 teacher deaths related to COVID-19. -
Shh! Keep Your Voice Down to Slow COVID-19 Spread
If ever there was a time to keep your voice down and speak quietly, it's now. Speaking in lower tones can help decrease the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19.
