At just six years old, Gabby was diagnosed with central precocious puberty, leading to premature physical developments. After ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Precocious puberty is when signs of sexual maturity occur earlier than age 8 in a girl and age 9 in a boy. (Photo: Getty Images) ...

Early puberty has been linked to higher risks of heart, metabolic and mental health issues, plus some cancers later in life.

AN NHS trial of puberty-blocking drugs for teenagers who think they are transgender will go ahead after campaigners’ High ...

At the start of health and wellness class, one of my students blurted out, “Can we just skip it?” He wasn’t talking about the class; he wanted to skip puberty. As a school counselor, I know the mere ...

Most parents agree that talking to their kids about puberty is important—but when and how to start the conversation is often less clear, a new national poll suggests. Among the most common challenges ...

The fierce debate over puberty blockers has become a collision of science and politics. To try to address a fractured ...

Campaigners brought the legal action to try and stop the trial going ahead.

Acne, awkwardness, body odor—puberty can be a tough time. But things get even more complicated when puberty starts at an exceptionally young age, and today many girls are beginning the process younger ...

Puberty is a process regulated by the endocrine system, and its timing can be altered by environmental factors. Several ...

A new study presented at the 60th Annual European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology Meeting further highlighted the possible dangers of excessive smartphone use. (Photo: Getty) If you are wondering ...