Microglia (immune cells) and the RANK protein are essential for triggering puberty and maintaining fertility in the brain.

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 ...

A new Danish study compiles 10 years of research from one of the world's largest and most detailed puberty cohorts and points to three main conclusions: puberty is occurring earlier; genes, pregnancy ...

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A clinical trial assessing the risks and benefits of puberty-blocking drugs in children who question their gender has been paused after safety concerns were raised by the UK medicines watchdog. The ...

The body changes, hormones surge, and the transition from child to teenager is well underway. But when puberty begins earlier than among peers, it may have consequences for young people—even when it ...

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Puberty brings a cascade of changes—physical, emotional, and social. New research suggests that teens who feel prepared to handle these changes experience better mental health through puberty. A study ...

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Puberty can be hard on the kid going through it and the parent trying to help them. Your child is going through physical changes that can be awkward and embarrassing. As a parent, you may struggle ...