Beata Mostafavi

Within 24 hours, Lev’Veon went from a healthy 10-year-old playing at his sister’s birthday party to flatlining in the intensive care unit. There was only one option to save him, but it involved a high risk surgery that had never been done on a child in the state: a total artificial heart implantation. He would then become among the smallest and youngest patients in the world to receive one.

Teen has a severe form of epilepsy called Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, which involves multiple types of seizures and is one of the most challenging types to treat.

With soaring egg prices and ongoing bird flu headlines, many parents are uncertain about the risks and facts surrounding the virus, a national poll suggests.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – A new clinical trial will allow researchers to study 3D-printed bioresorbable devices aimed at treating children with rare and life-threatening airway condition tracheobronchomalacia.

Elle Kegler, 13, lives with BPAN, a rare brain disease. Her family shares her story to raise hope and support research at Michigan Medicine.

A family seeks answers for BPAN, a rare neurodegenerative disease, affecting their teen daughter.

University of Michigan Health is launching an aggressive vision for integrated sports medicine capabilities across the state and has recruited a nationally renowned expert to lead the efforts.

For STI testing, research finds self-collected kits could reduce reproductive health barriers among young adults.

After four lifesaving heart surgeries, teen plays in Junior League World Series, shares journey to benefit other children with congenital heart disease.

Half of parents support teens getting non-surgical cosmetic procedures if there’s a valid reason –  but their beliefs about which reasons count as valid differ –  according to a national poll.

After a recommendation to get a hysterectomy for uterine fibroids, Joyvina Evans persistently sought a second opinion for the condition known to disproportionately affect Black people.

Study suggests that the Adderall shortage did not cause many children to stop stimulant therapy altogether but may have led to them switching to alternative stimulants for ADHD.

More than one in three parents say their child has faced issues like tooth decay, cavities, stained teeth, gum concerns or tooth pain over the past two years linked to their oral health routine, a national poll suggests.

As smoke from wildfires trigger poor air quality alerts across the country, many parents may worry about the impact on their child’s health. Here, a Michigan Medicine expert provides six ways to help reduce exposure.

Among parents who plan to attend religious services this holiday season, nearly half would insist their teen join even if they didn’t want to, a poll suggests.