Boys who enter puberty later than average are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes as adults, irrespective of their weight or socio-economic factors, according to research presented at the first ...

Swedish young men who went through late puberty during adolescence are more likely to use healthcare services later in life, according to research presented at the 62nd Annual European Society for ...

A child presenting with suspected delayed puberty requires a thorough history, including family history; a detailed physical examination, with particular attention to breast development in girls and ...

Boys who enter puberty later than average are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes as adults, irrespective of their weight or socio-economic factors, according to research presented at the first ...

In a recent letter to Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy, researchers report the results of a large Chinese study on the impact of dietary protein on the gut microbiome and puberty timing. Study ...

Chemicals called PFAS (aka per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) made news a few years ago when they were allegedly found in popular brands of period underwear, including Thinx, via independent testing ...

Puberty is a whirlwind of physical, emotional, and social changes, and every child’s journey is unique. From hormonal shifts to body image concerns, early or delayed development can bring added ...

New research shows that exposure to PFAS may delay the onset of puberty in girls. The study is the first longitudinal research that included the component of the role hormones play in the delay, ...

A 12-year-old boy was referred for an endocrinology evaluation because his primary care provider was concerned about a lack of pubertal development during a recent annual physical examination.