The top 5% of prescribers account for half of opioid prescriptions and high risk prescriptions to children and young adults.

Doctors prescribed smaller and shorter courses of opioid pain medications like Oxycontin, Oxycodone, Vicodin after the 2016 CDC opioid prescribing guidelines.

For the first time in almost a century, experts release new pregnancy care recommendations that focus on tailoring care to individual patients.

Known as HIPEC, the therapy has been available for adults for years at Michigan Medicine. Now it’s an option for kids here, too.

A University of Michigan survey reveals more.

The pandemic made many women miss cancer screenings, STI screenings and birth control care in early 2020, and many never made up for lost time.

Study finds declines in prescription drugs dispensed to children during COVID-19, including infection-related medicines and some used for chronic diseases.

Adult patients under 65 were less likely to delay treatment and had less trouble paying for medications or dental care after key features of the landmark health care law were implemented.

One hospital reports significant increase in medical admissions among adolescents with existing or newly developed eating disorders during pandemic.

Children and teens are struggling with more mental health concerns even as the pandemic recedes in the U.S. Experts describe some of the key things parents and providers should look out for.

A deep dive into logbooks from the father of a surgeon reveals what surgery on the battlefields of World War II was really like.

Out-of-pocket spending for maternal and newborn hospitalizations among privately insured families can exceed $10,000 if babies require neonatal intensive care.

Surveys and other data from Detroit school students, parents and staff show a high rate of mental health issues before the pandemic. The results are informing efforts to improve outreach and services.

Opioid pain medication carries risks

Non-veterans with COVID-19 found themselves in veterans’ hospitals during the past year, setting a precedent for future national crises.