Teens who feel confident in managing the physical, emotional, and social changes that come with puberty report fewer symptoms ...

Puberty is the process of a child's body changing to an adult body. It doesn't happen overnight, and it doesn't happen at the same age in all children. Most girls undergo puberty changes between 8 and ...

(Reuters Health) - The timing of puberty for boys might be influenced by how much they weigh, a U.S. study suggests. In an analysis of data from about 4,000 boys ages 6 to 16, researchers found some ...

Puberty marks a critical phase of growth, shaping not just physical and hormonal development but also future health. While early puberty has long been associated with certain risks, new research ...

The signs of puberty in girls are immediately noticeable. They shoot up in height. They develop breasts. In boys, the first changes are to the genitals. Their testicles grow, then their penises. Once ...

A sweeping review of 12 international cohort studies shows that heavier boys, especially those carrying excess weight after age six, reach key puberty milestones sooner, reshaping how parents and ...

When parents seek medical help for their gender-confused children, they are assured that puberty blockers are “reversible” treatment that pauses puberty, offering the “chance to explore gender ...