Beata Mostafavi

A study offers clues to how lipids, or fat, in a breastfeeding individual’s blood may be connected to their baby’s nutrition. 

Parents received an average of almost 300 mobile notifications per day between 2020-2021, a small Michigan Medicine study suggests. And when those buzzing pings – whether from work emails, messages or other apps – prompted parents to pick up their phones, they experienced greater daily parental stress.

In a national poll some parents acknowledged a lack of confidence in ensuring their children are wearing properly fitting shoes – which experts say is necessary to support growth and prevent injuries. One in seven parents also say they’ve had concerns about their child’s feet or the way they walk while one in 10 parents report their child has complained of foot pain, according to the University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health.

Children who contracted a viral infection known as congenital cytomegalovirus in utero may be nearly two and half times more likely to be diagnosed with autism, a study suggests.

Many bedtime battles stem from children’s after dark worries, suggests a national poll.

A large grant for Michigan Medicine will launch important research to improve the screening and treatment for a gynecologic disorder that disproportionately impacts Black and Hispanic populations

On YouTube, the content recommended to kids isn’t always age appropriate, a Michigan Medicine study finds.

Youth with heart disease enrolled in unique program that teaches resilience and builds connections with their peers

A quarter of parents report that caffeine is basically part of their teen’s daily life, according to a national poll.

National poll: 1 in 5 parents consider if their child needs a mental health day; 1 in 4 say attendance policies are challenging for kids with medical conditions

Woman seeks answers for painful periods, leading to the discovery of endometriosis, large ovarian cysts, organ inflammation and appendix cancer

Sudden cardiac arrest in young athletes: 5 things parents should know

Rate of antidepressant dispensing to young people rose faster after March 2020, especially among females

2 in 3 parents in national poll say their child ages 5-12 use personal audio devices; pediatrician offers 4 tips to reduce noise exposure risks

Multi-specialty team is studying a non-invasive method to measure underlying cervical tissue changes that precede birth with the hopes of predicting timing of birth.