Puberty is not an overnight transformation. It’s more like a rollercoaster of physical and emotional changes that lasts for ...

The broad use of ‘trans’ as an umbrella term complicates understanding and policy-making.

Women’s health is more than just reproductive milestones—it’s a lifelong journey shaped by biology, environment, policy, and access to care. Experts are calling for a shift from reactive, ...

Estrogen is an important hormone for women that affects many systems in the body, and fluctuations in estrogen levels can ...

Puberty is a whirlwind of physical, emotional, and social changes, and every child’s journey is unique. From hormonal shifts to body image concerns, early or delayed development can bring added ...

When tectonic plates move, they rarely do so smoothly. Sometimes they slide almost imperceptibly; at other times, stress is suddenly released—resulting in an earthquake. What exactly governs this ...

Even the harshest critic would be hard-pressed to call a round at Augusta National “a good walk spoiled,” but the truth is, a round at the home of the Masters is definitely a good walk — a good, long ...

Hidden features uncovered in X-ray signals are set to overturn a key scientific theory and fundamentally change how X-rays are interpreted across fields of physics, chemistry, biology and materials ...

The author reflects on aging and gaining new perspectives on his birthday, the Ides of March. He uses his need for multiple pairs of glasses to illustrate how his view of the world has changed.

A recent article in Nature, “Girls are starting puberty younger—why, and what are the risks?”, highlights a trend that has increasingly drawn the attention of scientists and clinicians: Girls are ...