Puberty often begins early for children who are obese. While there is nothing new about this fact, a scientific explanation has been elusive. Now, a team of scientists at the University of Copenhagen ...

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New research shows girls are entering puberty earlier, with some as young as eight, whereas, previously, average onset was 10 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The age when girls hit puberty has been falling at an alarming rate for decades, and scientists have struggled to explain why. New ...

Puberty is one of the most important stages of physical and emotional development in a child’s life—but for many families, it can be an awkward or confusing topic to approach. With children today ...

A new Danish study shows that children without siblings or with half- or step-siblings enter puberty significantly earlier than children with biological siblings. The study provides new insights into ...

A growing number of children are showing signs of puberty at significantly younger ages than the average. Yet many families may face hurdles in getting diagnoses. Jennifer Benton’s daughter was just 5 ...

Puberty can be a confusing time for children, making it crucial for parents to guide them with the right information at the right age. This guide helps you understand when to start the conversation ...

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