Backpacks can be fashionable and functional, but they can also be too heavy — weighed down by digital devices, musical ...

On the eve of the new school year, experts once again reminded parents of the problem of overly heavy school backpacks. According to doctors, modern children carry textbooks, sports uniforms, water ...

As students head back to school, doctors and teachers are warning parents to take a closer look at what's inside their ...

Health experts warn heavy school backpacks can strain children's bodies, urging parents to lighten loads, watch warning signs and choose supportive bags for safer back-to-school routines ...

Our list features top-tested choices for everyone from toddlers to older students, including a Pottery Barn option that comes ...

Being loaded down with textbooks, gym equipment and school supplies can make backpacks heavy and hard to wear. If they're not worn properly, backpacks may cause back, neck and shoulder pain in ...

There’s a warning from a health expert as parents begin to send their children back to school: Overloaded backpacks can cause serious back pain. So here’s some safety advice on how to lighten the load ...

Backpacks are a perfect way to carry school supplies, but if they are worn incorrectly or stuffed to the brim, they can lead to discomfort and soreness for some students. And all the things students ...

As "Back To School" sales take off, parents may want to consider upgrading their child's backpack and making sure its being worn correctly. As children are carrying heavy books and supplies around the ...

According to a recent study conducted to identify the most common mechanisms and sites of injury associated with book backpacks in school-aged children, backpack injuries did not involve the back.

Education Foundation packs 36,580 stocked backpacks for Palm Beach County Title I students with help from over 65 local ...