More girls are hitting puberty at eight or earlier. Researchers are exploring the causes, the consequences and what should be done.

Teens who feel confident in managing the physical, emotional, and social changes that come with puberty report fewer symptoms ...

Recent research suggests that puberty may be happening earlier for both boys and girls. On average, girls will begin puberty around age 11 and boys around age 12. However, it is considered typical for ...

Central precocious puberty (CPP) is a condition that causes very early puberty in children. Puberty is the process during which children mature and develop into adults. Girls typically reach puberty ...

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