If you have ever watched a kid walk into the house after school, bent over like a little question mark under the weight of a ...

Ten-year-old Riya Sharma, a Class 5 student, is reeling under the burden of a heavy school bag, literally. Weighing just 28kg, the girl had been carrying a 6.5kg school bag — more than 24% of her body ...

As per widely accepted guidelines, a school bag should not weigh more than 10% of a child’s body weight. This rule exists to ...

Parents raise alarm after a 6-year-old is seen carrying a 4.5-kg school bag, sparking debate on child health and school ...

A father in Maharashtra raised concerns after his 6-year-old son carried a school bag heavier than the recommended limit.

University of Alabama at Birmingham experts say it is essential to keep a close eye on backpack use and take preventive measures to avoid strain in children. Kevin Williams, M.D., an orthopaedic ...