Talking to a parent who's navigating his son's transition to adulthood has been indescribable for . Here's why: ...

Teen boys don’t always say they’re struggling with body image. Experts say the signs often show up quietly, during puberty, ...

If you get a high reading at the doctor's office, it may not be definitive. Here's what to know about your risk — and testing ...

While in Japan, I got a comprehensive preventive medical checkup that took just four hours. A translator helped me navigate the process, and I completed several tests and screenings. The $1,800 exam ...

A longitudinal study shows that puberty may reprogram children’s epigenetic profiles in ways that track worsening or improving insulin resistance, uncovering early molecular signals of future ...

Few topics provoke as much concern as the perception that puberty is beginning earlier than ever. While synthetic endocrine-disrupting chemicals are often cast as the primary culprits, puberty is ...

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 ...

The American Medical Association is being taken to task for continuing to support puberty blockers for kids — despite recently coming out against trans surgeries for children. Alabama Attorney General ...

A coalition of 20 attorneys general are putting pressure on the American Medical Association to explain its support for puberty blockers for children, calling the group's position inconsistent with ...

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 ...

Puberty is a natural stage of life. During this time, the body changes, hormones increase, and emotions can feel stronger than before. Most children begin puberty around the same age as their ...

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 ...