Early puberty is becoming more common. Research shows it can change how girls are perceived, treated, and supported as they move through childhood.

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

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Overweight boys may start puberty later than their leaner peers, new research shows. In girls, the opposite is true: Being heavy increases the likelihood that a girl will ...

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 ...