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 ...

Zaria was just 9 years old when a nurse practitioner delivered news that rocked her world: The young girl was already showing signs of puberty development, and she was on track to get her period ...

More girls are hitting puberty at eight or earlier. Researchers are exploring the causes, the consequences and what should be done. When Lola was eight years old, she went through a massive growth ...

McCormick said the increase is notable. "It points out just how difficult the pandemic was, and how many things the girls had to navigate during the pandemic that weren't just puberty," said McCormick ...

A girl's genetics can indirectly influence the age when she has her first period, by accelerating her weight gain in childhood, a new study finds. A number of other genes also can directly affect the ...

The rise of misinformation aimed at young girls across digital underscores an urgent need for credible resources, empowering products, and emotionally safe communities. Today’s teen girls are ...