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

The revolutionary procedure at Intermountain Health Primary Children’s Hospital reduces the risk of complications for moms ...

Surgery can be a stressful experience for children and families. Feeling well prepared can help reduce anxiety, support recovery, and make it a positive experience. When a child needs surgery, it can ...

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 ...

Gender-affirming surgeries ought to be delayed until adulthood, according to two national medical groups that say evidence ...

Millions of children have surgery every year - for everything from tonsil removal to correction of a heart defect - and understandably parents are often anxious about their child's safety and comfort.

A patient who came to regret the top surgery she got as a teen won a $2 million malpractice suit. Then, the American Society ...

A surgeons guild recommends against surgery for minors.

Researchers in Liverpool and Oxford have found that surgery for a common elbow fracture in children offers no clinical benefit compared to non-surgical care. The findings could have significant ...

Almost half of children who require surgery for complicated appendicitis can safely complete their recovery at home, according to a new study. Almost half of children who require surgery for ...