Puberty
Study of age of puberty in girls suggests links with weight gain
In girls, puberty and periods normally start between the ages of 10 to 15, but experts say this has been getting earlier in recent decades.
Research finds smartphone screen exposure may lead to earlier onset of puberty
Exposure to blue light from use of tablets and smartphones, may alter hormone levels in young children, scientists say.
Children who reach puberty early have stronger bones in early adulthood – study
CHILDREN who reach puberty early have been shown to have stronger bones in early adulthood.
Jake O'Kane: There was no question of a father giving his son 'the talk' in my day
MY BLOOD ran cold when my wife said, "You’re going to have the chat with your son soon.
Gabby Logan gives an insight into talking to your teenage children about puberty
IT HAPPENS to everyone, yet both parents and children still find it hard to discuss puberty.
Growing pains: 12 tips to help make going through puberty easier for girls
IT'S easy to assume life is a breeze for youngsters – but don't forget how confusing and intense things can feel when you hit puberty.
The onset of puberty has potentially worrying consequences for young girls' learning
More research needs to be done to see if the male brain is affected in the same way as the female brain.