As kids prepare to go back to school, COVID concerns, academic gaps and a repeat of virtual school top families’ worries.

The top 5% of prescribers account for half of opioid prescriptions and high risk prescriptions to children and young adults.

For the first time in almost a century, experts release new pregnancy care recommendations that focus on tailoring care to individual patients.

Researchers study stem cells’ potential to preserve heart function and delay heart transplants for children with complex congenital heart disease.

3 in 4 parents say their child’s doctor will influence their decision about getting kids vaccinated against COVID, but many haven’t had the conversation.

Get ready to cheer for red, white and blue with these child-friendly games and crafts.

How three former gymnasts apply lessons learned to their medical careers.

Study finds declines in prescription drugs dispensed to children during COVID-19, including infection-related medicines and some used for chronic diseases.

Starting the COVID-19 vaccination process in July and August can prepare teens and young adults for a safe school year and protect children who can’t be vaccinated.

New research shows pregnant people who are vaccinated against COVID-19 are passing on that protection to their newborns, providing babies some immunity to Sars-CoV-2 before they enter the world.

One hospital reports significant increase in medical admissions among adolescents with existing or newly developed eating disorders during pandemic.

During a scan, Johana’s OB/GYN noticed a rare and complicated defect called situs inversus whereby the baby’s liver and stomach were on the opposite side of where they were supposed to be. To make matters worse, further complications were discovered affecting the heart, lungs, spleen and intestines.

Michigan Medicine teams complete first procedures using new self-expanding heart valves for chronic pulmonary regurgitation, reducing risks of open heart surgery.

While a quarter of parents have worried about their child’s development, some turn to the web, family and friends or social media instead of a doctor.

When children turn 11, parents lose full access to their online health records because of Michigan state privacy laws. Learn what to expect and why it’s important.