For children assigned female at birth, the first sign of puberty is usually the development of breasts. While this milestone can be exciting, it can also be filled with many questions and concerns—for ...

Researchers have linked the trend of earlier puberty in Black girls to elevated stress hormones.

Puberty changes more than bodies. Children learn what these changes mean through culture, relationships, and social ...

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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 ...

More girls are hitting puberty at eight or earlier. Researchers are exploring the causes, the consequences and what should be done. When Lola was eight years old, she went through a massive growth ...