Performed under the guise of protection, CHIJIOKE IREMEKA reports how breast ironing leaves deep physical and emotional scars, silencing victims and ...

WE all fear our children are “growing up too fast”. But for Samantha Ashworth that was a reality… Her little girl grew pubic ...

Girls with central precocious puberty (CPP) and premature thelarche exhibit distinct DXA-based body composition and bone density patterns.

Siena McCaffrey investigates the concerning global trend of earlier puberty onset in females. What is causing this phenomenon, and why is it important to understand?

Why do some teens wind up with mental health and substance abuse problems? It's something researchers have worked to explain over the years, pointing to everything from parenting styles to genetic ...

India’s proposed nationwide free HPV vaccination drive for girls aged 9 to 15 is significant, as its success could ...

How ongoing, age-appropriate conversations about bodies, intimacy, and consent build trust, safety, and lifelong confidence for children of all ages.

A new Danish study compiles 10 years of research from one of the world's largest and most detailed puberty cohorts and points to three main conclusions: puberty is occurring earlier; genes, pregnancy ...

Curious whether your breasts are still developing or ever will? Knowing how breast growth occurs can guide you more smoothly through changes to your body during adolescence and beyond. While it's ...

Few topics provoke as much concern as the perception that puberty is beginning earlier than ever. While synthetic ...

A 10-year Danish study finds puberty is starting earlier in kids, linking the shift to pregnancy, weight, stress, and genetics.