If five states ban fluoride in drinking water, the costs to Medicaid for a significant increase in kids with cavities could ...

For some children, however, traditional camps may not meet their needs—especially those facing mental, behavioral or social-emotional challenges. A local organization, Vital Health, has been working ...

A concerning new study says the health of children in the United States has deteriorated over the past 17 years, with kids today being more likely to have chronic diseases and mental health problems.

The health of U.S. children has deteriorated over the past 17 years, with kids today more likely to have obesity, chronic diseases and mental health problems like depression, a new study says. Much of ...

More and more kids today are being diagnosed with “adult” diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure. But can kids get ...

For most families, childhood is a time of growth, milestones and everyday adventures. But for some, the journey is more complicated – especially for children born extremely premature or those ...

St. John’s Children’s Hospital will host a teddy bear clinic March 21, giving kids a hands-on way to explore medical tools ...

Insurance options for children include Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), or private health insurance programs. Income levels can affect which insurance options a person’s ...

UPDATE ON THE MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS FACING KIDS. MEDICAL EXPERTS SAY MORE THAN FOUR YEARS AFTER THEY DECLARED A NATIONAL EMERGENCY, THE ISSUE REMAINS URGENT. JOINING US NOW, DOCTOR ERIC ALI, A ...

Pine Rest's new Grand Rapids facility gives kids a mental health alternative to the ER, including Michigan's first Pediatric Psychiatric Urgent Care Center.

St. John’s Children’s Hospital will host a teddy bear clinic March 21, giving kids a hands-on way to explore medical tools and ease hospital fears.