Puberty is the time in a person’s life in which they become sexually mature from a physical perspective. It is a process that usually happens between ages 10 and 14 for girls, and ages 12 and 16 for boys...

Vomiting and diarrhea are common in children, and parents should be aware of at home solutions for mild symptoms.

A fishing accident could have robbed a young boy of sight in his left eye. His vision was restored thanks to a donated cornea and transplant surgery at Michigan Medicine.

Learn about hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD), including symptoms, how it is treated, how long it lasts and ways you can prevent HFMD from spreading to others.

Applying heated chemotherapy directly to cancer cells can help some patients with an aggressive form of the disease.

If you've been diagnosed with cancer, picking a doctor can feel overwhelming. Michigan Medicine shares 9 tips to be informed and proactive when choosing an oncologist.

Trying to figure out an appropriate punishment for your teen? Learn about "job card grounding", an alternative to grounding that promotes accountability and fairness.

Having fears and worries is a normal part of childhood development. A general guideline is that normal anxiety is short lived and does not interfere with your child’s daily function or ability to perform tasks he or she desires...

Nightmares and night terrors are sleep disorders that fall under the medical term parasomnias, which occur at transitions between REM (rapid eye movement) sleep, non-REM sleep, and wakefulness...

Ticks are tiny, creepy, crawly bugs that need to feed on blood to survive. They can feed on mammals like humans, dogs, and deer, as well as birds, reptiles and amphibians...

Before you apply DEET bug spray, find out 9 things you should know including whether or not DEET is safe for young children and tips for applying it.

Learn how HPV, the virus that causes cervical cancer, is transmitted and two things you can do to prevent cervical cancer and other HPV associated cancers.

Parents may be unsure whether to “redshirt” or hold back their 5-year-old from starting kindergarten. Research shows little benefit... 

Constipation happens when children have infrequent bowel movements or bowel movements that are hard, dry, or difficult and/or painful to pass...

A strong care team helped a young woman thrive after losing a limb to cancer. Now, she’s standing up for amputees in need.