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

Puberty: It’s one of the most important milestones in a young person’s life. It’s also one of the most awkward. Hormonal shifts lead to massive changes in body and mind, including growth spurts beyond ...

THURSDAY, Oct. 30, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Puberty is the time when children’s bodies start to make hormones that lead to physical changes and signs of maturation. It prepares the body for ...

Young girls' bodies are maturing faster than their brains can keep up. A new study from Cincinnati Children's Hospital finds 42-percent of African American girls have hit puberty by age 8. The result ...

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

Kids who consume artificial and natural sweeteners like aspartame, sucralose, and glycyrrhizin may face an increased risk of early puberty, especially if they carry specific genetic markers. This ...

Sweat itself does not smell. Body odour happens when sweat mixes with bacteria on the skin. The bacteria break down proteins ...

Editor’s note: The podcast Chasing Life With Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores the medical science behind some of life’s mysteries big and small. You can listen to episodes here. (CNN) — Puberty: It’s one of ...