Kids with ovaries go through distinct physical changes during puberty. Discover the stages of puberty for girls and how parents can help them adjust. Puberty can be a perplexing time for young people ...

More girls are hitting puberty at eight or earlier. Researchers are exploring the causes, the consequences and what should be done.

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Research reveals that girls are starting puberty earlier than in past decades, a trend researchers find alarming due to its long-term health implications. A study published in JAMA Network analyzed ...