A new study suggests that growing up in poverty accelerates biological development. For adolescent girls, this early onset of ...

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

The journey of parenting can be filled with unique challenges, especially when it comes to managing health concerns like precocious puberty. A recent cross-sectional survey has shed light on the ...

A new review article brings together more than ten years of research identifying several factors during pregnancy and childhood that appear to advance the timing of puberty Compared with their mothers ...

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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Children with a high genetic risk score and high intake of some sweeteners were more likely to develop central ...

Puberty blockers will be tested on children with gender dysphoria, researchers have announced, after a major independent inquiry led to the overhaul of NHS gender services. Researchers from King's ...