Parents headed to an amusement park or carnival with their kids this summer may be equipped with sunscreen and snacks but they should prepare for safety issues as well. Emergency rooms saw 30,000 injuries linked to amusement parks and carnivals across the country in 2016, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

A U-M led analysis revealed genetic variants associated pediatric nephrotic syndrome, a finding that could be key to developing targeted treatments to prevent and treat the disease.

A new multi-institutional project is studying cancer biology and care to identify why minority children have worse cancer outcomes compared to their white peers.

See how academic partnerships are key to improving maternal healthcare in developing countries and reducing the maternal and neonatal mortality rate.

No parent wants to come home from a picnic or restaurant with a little one whose stomachache turns into much worse.

An incurable brain tumor took Chad Carr’s life when he was just five years old, but now his name will be synonymous with research to fight the lethal pediatric brain cancer.

Children with cerebral palsy, spina bifida and other special needs spent a day swimming, biking, and walking or running — in true triathlon fashion.

A new study probes the benefits and drawbacks of digital media use among child and teen campers.

Promoting curiosity may be a valuable approach to boosting academic performance, particularly for low-income children, a new analysis finds.

Nearly two-thirds of women experience fibroids by age 50, but many may not be aware of nonsurgical treatment options. A U-M expert debates this issue at a national meeting.

In honor of Infertility Awareness Week, mother-to-be Amy Van Zee speaks out about her struggle with infertility and IVF success after a miscarriage.

Pediatric Transplant Week highlights the importance of organ donation for children like 12-year-old Chino, who can look forward to a healthy life, thanks to a new heart.

Most adults in national poll agree that their states should provide health-related support for pregnant teens but with limitations.

U-M researchers aim to develop a new immunotherapy that could alter the immune reactions to food. The result: extended relief from peanut allergies.

Childhood lead exposure was a problem in Flint long before the water crisis, but young children’s exposure to the toxin has been steadily declining since 2006.