Children are starting puberty earlier than in the past, potentially due to a combination of environmental, lifestyle, and metabolic factors – but the reasons why are still puzzling scientists. On ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Kids with ovaries go through distinct physical changes during puberty. Discover the stages of puberty for girls and how parents ...

A new study adds to the evidence that girls in America are reaching puberty earlier with potentially troubling implications for their long-term health. More girls are getting their first periods ...

Girls who grow up eating a healthier diet than their peers may be less likely to get their first menstrual periods at an earlier age — regardless of height or body mass index — a new study suggests.

Genes can indirectly influence the age at which girls have their first period by accelerating weight gain in childhood, a known risk factor for early puberty. Other genes can directly affect age of ...

Girls given antibiotics during their first year of life, especially in the first three months, are more likely to enter puberty at an earlier age, according to research presented at the first Joint ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Girls in the U.S. may be continuing to hit puberty at earlier ages, according to new research. The findings suggest earlier development than what was reported in a 1997 ...

Girls exposed to certain chemicals that are common ingredients in household products may be starting puberty comparatively early, a new study has found. Substances of particular concern include musk ...

The rise of misinformation aimed at young girls across digital underscores an urgent need for credible resources, empowering products, and emotionally safe communities. Today’s teen girls are ...

In girls, puberty and periods normally start between the ages of 10 to 15, but experts say this has been getting earlier in recent decades. Sign up for the top news stories every day to keep you ...

July 14 (UPI) --Sugar and artificial sweeteners might increase the risk of early puberty in children, a new study says. Sugar, aspartame (Equal), sucralose (Splenda) and glycyrrhizin (licorice root) ...