Now that kids are eligible to get the COVID vaccine, it’s important to prepare them for what comes next, and to help manage fear of needles. Use these five expert tips to get your child ready to get their shot.

Is it safe to trick-or-treat this year? A pediatrician shares her top three tips for a COVID-safe Halloween in 2021.

A pediatric infectious disease expert responds to frequently raised concerns about vaccinating kids against COVID.

Study sheds light on relationship between perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and first time cesarian delivery among pregnant women.

Poll finds 1 in 6 parents of elementary and middle schoolers who use social media don’t use parental controls, and 2 in 5 say it’s too time consuming to monitor apps.

Inhibition of STAT3 signaling may improve survival in those with H3.3G34R/V mutant gliomas, animal studies suggest.

Like many newborns, Logan and Connor experienced mild jaundice after birth. As the weeks passed, Amy and Nick noticed Connor’s jaundice appeared to resolve, but Logan’s skin and eyes still appeared yellow. At nine weeks when Logan’s jaundice still hadn’t gone away, Amy and Nick grew concerned.

Injury prevention for kids and teens has only become more important during the COVID-19 pandemic. A free online course from experts has made this crucial information more accessible.

What if a common diabetes medication could help fight a rare type of childhood brain cancer? Recent lab studies reveal metformin shows promising results in suppressing specific tumor types.

Reports of heart inflammation in children and teens after receiving mRNA COVID vaccines have fueled further questions about vaccine safety. A pediatric cardiologist answers common questions about the risks of COVID vaccines versus COVID-19 infection.

Focused on addressing health disparities, the Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology Program (AYA) at Michigan Medicine centers on more inclusive cancer care for this age group and dedicates its research to health equity for AYA cancer patients.

1 in 5 parents say their children ate fast food more often since the pandemic shutdowns and 1 in 6 say their child eats fast food at least twice a week.

How pediatric teams are working to improve diagnosis and treatment of somatic symptom and related disorders in the hospital setting.

A study of a large cohort of children and adolescents suggests that childhood obesity rates have spiked during the COVID-19 era.

Born with cerebral palsy and brachial plexus palsy, Shianna Wilson has been working with Michigan Medicine doctors to push boundaries and change the narrative around what life is like for people living with disabilities.