Early puberty in girls is accelerating, with first periods arriving nearly a year sooner than a generation ago. The post ...

Zaria was just 9 years old when a nurse practitioner delivered news that rocked her world: The young girl was already showing signs of puberty development, and she was on track to get her period ...

Some of the most meaningful changes during puberty may not happen in the body alone. They may also happen in conversation. A ...

A girl's genetics can indirectly influence the age when she has her first period, by accelerating her weight gain in childhood, a new study finds. A number of other genes also can directly affect the ...

Testosterone may play a bigger role in the emotional development of girls entering puberty than previously thought, according ...

Girls growing up in higher-income homes without a biological father are likely to reach puberty earlier than others. The age at which girls are reaching puberty has been trending downward in recent ...

Girls who undergo precocious puberty can potentially experience teasing and bullying due to their rapid physical changes.

A new clinical practice guideline emphasized observation and providing individualized care for children with central ...