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A child's intelligence is not the sole key to academic success, a new British study concludes.
Instead, intelligence plus "non-cognitive" factors, such as a determination to excel despite obstacles and an innate love of learning, can push a child to the top of the class,...
High school students who use tobacco and cannabis products miss more school and have lower grades than classmates who use them individually or not at all.
That's the conclusion of a study by researchers at UC Davis Health.
"Substance use is a main predictor of educ...
School not only makes a person smarter, but it can also help them live longer, researchers report.
People with more education tend to age more slowly and live longer lives compared to the less educated, the study found.
Higher levels of education are significantly ...
THURSDAY, Feb. 15, 2024 (Health Day News) -- Schools that want little girls to get plenty of exercise might want to rethink their dress code.
A University of Cambridge study of more than 1 million kids in 135 countries found that in countries where most students wear sch...
School districts could be severely underestimating how many kids are homeless in their communities, allowing those children to fall through the cracks, a new study warns.
Schools around the United States report that more than 1.2 million students are homeless every year....
"Stay in school"slogans tend to focus on the money, status and freedom that more education can provide.
Now there's another argument for getting as many degrees as you can -- having a longer life.
The higher a person's level of education, the lower their risk of pr...
Adults who received a high school equivalency diploma have significantly poorer health outcomes than traditional graduates, according to a new study.
Older Americans with a General Education Development (GED) certificate had a higher risk for mental, hearing and vision i...
Americans who haven't been to college appear to be a risk group for drug overdose deaths.
Deaths due to overdose increased among less-educated Americans, with the rate nearly doubling in a three-year period for those without a high school diploma, according to a new stud...
Most parents want to help their kids do well in school, and for dads the answer may be found in something simple and fun.
A new study from the United Kingdom finds that kids do better in elementary school when their fathers regularly spend time interacting with them thro...
While the start of the school year can give kids and teens the chance to reconnect with friends and enjoy school sports and activities, it can also trigger stressors that send many to the emergency room for mental health woes, a new report shows.
Among children aged 5 to...
Infants born three to six weeks early -- considered late preterm -- are at risk for learning problems, but they can be overcome, researchers say.
Preschool attendance and sensitive parenting can help them bridge the gap academically, a new study shows.
"Our findin...
Older people who take adult education classes may lower their risk for dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, Japanese research suggests.
Middle-aged folks and older people in adult education classes had a 19% lower risk of developing dementia within five years, the re...
Helping a child who struggles with reading can be a rewarding experience.
A nationally known expert offers some tips for parents who are trying to help their child work through these difficulties.
Keeping to a consistent bedtime routine is the key to helping your kids get restful and refreshing sleep.
Fortunately, about 81% of parents with kids under 18 surveyed by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) say that's happening in their house.
The AASM of...
Heading back to school requires supplies and planning for all, but if you're a parent of a child with allergies or asthma then you have even more to consider.
"The start of a new school year is exciting for some, but for parents of children with allergies and asthma, the...
In the midst of a childhood obesity epidemic, a new study is pointing to a way to help school kids maintain a healthier weight: clean, accessible drinking water.
The decidedly low-tech solution emerged in a study of 18 California elementary schools that serve largely low...
As kids prepare to return to school, a new poll warns that the many children who found the last school year challenging are likely to be apprehensive this time around.
The online survey, conducted by the Harris Poll on behalf of the nonprofit On Our Sleeves Movement for ...
The Biden administration on Monday awarded $58 million in grants to help schools and daycare centers remove lead from drinking water.
The announcement came during an event in Boston.
"I am excited to join local leaders in Boston to announce $58 million...
If your child has ever taken a knock to the head on the playing field, a new study has some reassuring news: There's no evidence that a concussion shaves points from a kid's IQ.
Researchers found that compared with children and teens who'd suffered broken bones or sprain...
Family game night can be more than just a fun time: New research suggests it may even help build some early math skills in young children.
While past research has pointed to games as a way to enhance reading development and literacy, a new comprehensive review finds tha...
Could high-quality child care for young children translate into better grades in math and science?
Yes, says new research that found children with caregivers who provided both warmth and mental stimulation go on to do better in science, technology, engineering and math (...
Could breastfeeding lay the groundwork for good grades in high school?
That's what the findings of a new British study suggest, although the differences were small between those who were breastfed and those who weren't when it came to standardized test scores and grades....
Early morning college classes can be a prescription for poor attendance and lower grades, a new study suggests.
But starting classes later boosted both, as students got more sleep, were more likely to attend and were less likely to be groggy, which leads to better g...
A proposed bill in Florida would prevent children from learning about menstruation in elementary school, even though some girls get their first periods in those years.
The bill would also ban other sex education topics through the fifth grade.
Sponsored by Republic...
Late-night cramming, hall parties and other nocturnal activities can rob college kids of sleep, taking a big toll on grade point averages.
Freshmen who racked up fewer than 6 hours of sleep a night saw a drop in their end-of-term GPA,
More than a decade ago, the Obama administration passed the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 as a way to counter the toll the obesity epidemic was taking on children's health.
The goal was to markedly improve the nutritional value of federal food programs that regul...
What do race and early education have to do with dementia risk among seniors?
Quite a bit, a new study suggests.
Researchers spent decad...
American schoolchildren could be getting school lunches that have less sugar and salt in the future, thanks to new nutrition standards announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Friday.
These are the first school lunch program updates since 2012, according to th...
A Texas-based education initiative has found that enrolling children in poor communities in gardening and cooking classes may help boost their long-term health.
Called "Texas Sprouts," the program covered one full academic year and exposed elementary school children in 1...
The COVID-19 pandemic. Dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The current waves of influenza and RSV ripping through schools and workplaces.
America has had ample examples in recent years of the importance of infectious disease doctors.
Despite this, the United S...
Final exams are stressful for students, but it is possible to ratchet down the pressure with some planning and self-compassion.
A psychologist from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston offers a few suggestions for helping teens manage the pressure.
Start with the...
Children with type 1 diabetes miss more school than their peers without this condition, but the good news is these absences don't have to affect their grades or chances of going on to college, new research shows.
Kids who had the tightest control of their diabetes m...
Ever wonder why kids seem to pick up new knowledge and skills faster than adults?
A new study attributes the kids' mental prowess to differences in a brain messenger called GABA.
"Our results show that children of elementary school age can learn more items within a...
Extracurricular activities may have many benefits for young children, but researchers have discovered racial gaps in who takes part.
Among a group of 401 kindergarten students in Ohio, white children were 2.6 times more likely to participate in the most common extracurri...
It's a potentially deadly issue: Some U.S. school administrators don't keep life-saving albuterol asthma inhalers on hand because they're afraid of getting sued for misuse. That's true even in states like Illinois, where strong "stock albuterol" laws are on the books, research...
While later school start times can benefit middle and high school students, elementary school kids do just fine with an earlier wake-up call, according to new research.
An earlier bell in elementary school may mean less sleep, but it doesn't affect learning for those chi...
Efforts to prevent concussions from happening at school or school-related sports activities may help keep teens from lagging behind on their academics.
In a new study, resear...
The most widespread form of bullying isn't physical acts like pushing or kicking, nor is it verbal threats or derogatory remarks. Far and away bullies' top tactic is social exclusion.
Also known as "relational aggression," this involves shutting out peers from group acti...
While babies born prematurely may lag behind their elementary school peers, they eventually catch up, British researchers report.
By the end of high school, only the kids born before 32 weeks of gestation were continuing to struggle, according to a new study published on...
Kids who enter preschool with good vocabulary and attention skills have a head start on academic success.
That's the takeaway from a new study of nearly 900 4-year-olds and t...
While some may think of hearing loss as something that happens with age, it can also happen to kids.
Parents and teachers should consider hearing loss if a child's academic performance declines or he or she develops behavioral issues, lack of focus and depression, the Am...
The dangers of school traffic is a major worry for many parents, a new poll finds.
In fact, a third of more than 900 parents surveyed last spring said speeding and distracted parent drivers are their main concern, and drivers who don't follow the rules should be banned ...
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday it has loosened its COVID-19 social distancing recommendations as the American public learns to live with the virus in its midst.
"We're in a stronger place today as a nation, with more tools -- like vacci...
Teachers play a critical role in the early detection and reporting of child abuse, according to a new study that found school closures during the height of the...
Americans could see an easing of COVID-19 social distancing recommendations as soon as this week.
Updated guidance expected from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention would change
Long, restful and - most importantly - regular sleep is key to helping kindergarteners adjust to school, and a new study urges parents to start forming good sleep habits a full year ahead of time.
While kids in a classroom are likely to be familiar with all their classmates after a short time, the children they are assigned to sit near are likely to become their closer friends, a new study suggests.
Researchers from Florida Atlantic University found that after se...
The expression "plays well with others" is often tossed around to describe people who are less likely to ruffle feathers, and new research shows these sandbox skills really matter.
It turns out that kids who play well with others in preschool are less likely to experienc...
Certain lifestyle factors can sway the risk of dementia, and a new study points to the top threats to Americans these days: obesity, physical inactivity and lack of a high school diploma.
Researchers found that in just the past decade, there has been a shift in the most ...