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Starting April 2, 2025, Michigan will be implementing new child passenger safety laws based on guidelines and best practices recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. 

Parents of children with health conditions are more likely to be concerned about their child adjusting to a new school or teacher, dealing with conflict, staying healthy, keeping up with homework and fitting in or making friends, a national poll suggests.

ADHD impacts almost 1 in 11 children. Read how parents can recognize the signs and support your child in and out of the classroom

Children with sickle cell disease are more likely to have dental problems — but fewer than half of those covered by Michigan Medicaid got dental care in 2022, according to a new study.

Medications proven to effectively treat opioid addiction are rarely given after emergency department visits for overdose, and who gets them varies, sometimes greatly, depending on race, ethnicity or geography, University of Michigan researchers say

Most parents think that the health of U.S. children is going in the wrong direction, a national poll suggests. 

Routine childhood and adolescent immunizations declined in Michigan, particularly among counties with lower household income and higher uninsurance rates, a new study suggests.

Asian-American history is American history. William D. Chey shares his immigrant father’s legacy, his own experience and calls on youth to practice the values of diversity, equity and inclusion throughout their lives.

The discontinuation of a popular asthma medication was linked to a higher rate of children stopping inhaled steroid therapy altogether, a study suggests.

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, which collaborated with Michigan Medicine teams, is recommending significant changes to the way prenatal care is delivered in the United States, according to newly released clinical guidance.

An expert shares details about the privacy issues and genetic data with 23andMe happening.

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.

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

New safe gun storage laws for Michigan highlight the need for keeping firearms locked up and separate from ammunition to prevent injury and death including suicide.

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.