Early puberty is becoming more common. Research shows it can change how girls are perceived, treated, and supported as they move through childhood.

A new study suggests that growing up in poverty accelerates biological development. For adolescent girls, this early onset of ...

A 10-year Danish study finds puberty is starting earlier in kids, linking the shift to pregnancy, weight, stress, and genetics.

THURSDAY, Oct. 30, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Puberty is the time when children’s bodies start to make hormones that lead to physical changes and signs of maturation. It prepares the body for ...

Few topics provoke as much concern as the perception that puberty is beginning earlier than ever. While synthetic ...

A new Danish study compiles 10 years of research from one of the world's largest and most detailed puberty cohorts and points to three main conclusions: puberty is occurring earlier; genes, pregnancy ...

A new review article brings together more than ten years of research identifying several factors during pregnancy and childhood that appear to advance the timing of puberty Compared with their mothers ...