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

Sweeteners can crop up in everything from squash and fizzy drinks to desserts, sweets and even ready meals – and a new study warns they could be increasing the risk of early puberty in children. In ...

The release of puberty blockers on the NHS could draw closer after the health secretary West Streeting revealed his desire for a trial to be “up and running as soon as possible”. Plans for one were ...

Editor’s note: The podcast Chasing Life With Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores the medical science behind some of life’s mysteries big and small. You can listen to episodes here. (CNN) — Puberty: It’s one of ...

“Any adult who thinks the kid in their life is going into puberty and they have a question or a concern, reach out to a health care provider,” Natterson said . The pediatrician will talk to your child ...

As a urologist, I’ve spent my career talking to thousands of men about their health — even those who rarely go to any other doctor appointments. But one of the most important conversations should ...

Why do some teens wind up with mental health and substance abuse problems? It’s something researchers have worked to explain over the years, pointing to everything from parenting styles to genetic ...

A Cass Review follow-up claims the "evidence does not support" the use of estrogen and testosterone for trans youth.