puberty
Father-daughter relationship influences child puberty age
Fathers' relationship with daughter influences her puberty age: Study.
Belly fat accelerates puberty in boys
Obesity speeds up puberty onset in boys, study suggests.
Girls may hit puberty earlier due to chemicals in cosmetics and soaps: study
Chemicals that have been implicated include phthalates, which are often found in scented products like perfumes, soaps and shampoos.
Painkillers during pregnancy linked to early puberty in girls
Researchers examined the correlation between intake of the analgesic paracetamol during pregnancy and a child's pubertal development.
Early puberty in boys increases substance use risk
Understanding the cause for increased substance use behavior in early adolescents is necessary for developing prevention strategies.
Dieting may point to risky behaviours in teenage girls
We should focus on health broadly rather than weight as an indicator of health.
Hormones not to blame for teen social behaviour: study
Changes in social behaviour during adolescence appear to be independent of pubertal hormones.
Why breastfeeding moms should avoid overeating
Mother's diet linked to childhood obesity which can cause advanced puberty and metabolic disorders in adulthood.
Early puberty linked with increased risk of obesity for women: study
Girls who start puberty earlier are more likely to be overweight as adults, according to scientists.
Early puberty in girls tied to depression, says study
Study finds girls who went through puberty earlier more likely to become depressed, with symptoms being more severe in adolescence.