A teddy bear can make all the difference. See how St. Agnes Hospital is helping young surgery patients feel safer and more ...

After a decade of denial, America’s medical establishment is starting to blink. Two of the country’s most powerful doctors’ organizations now say gender surgeries should generally wait until adulthood ...

A surgery that helps 7- to 10-year-olds with cerebral palsy walk also helps older kids and teens with the condition, a groundbreaking study shows. "We had thought that the older kids would not do as ...

Medical malpractice lawsuit results in $2 million award for woman who accused doctors of performing irreversible gender ...

The move has sparked applause from conservatives like Elon Musk, while some medical groups have reaffirmed existing guidance.

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons said it found “insufficient evidence” that the benefits of chest, genital and facial surgery on minors experiencing gender dysphoria outweigh the risks.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WPVI) -- A new study says surgery may not be the best solution for many kids with appendicitis. For decades, surgery has been the standard treatment for appendicitis. In fact, it's one ...

Mar. 24 -- FRIDAY, March 14 (HealthDay News) -- Surgery may provide only short-term relief for some children with sleep-disordered breathing, say researchers at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Robotic surgery is safe for use in children, but there's little evidence that outcomes for this type of surgery are any better than they are with standard operations, the ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - For kids who need surgery to replace a torn knee ligament, the timing of the procedure may make a difference in their school grades, a new study suggests. In the study, ...