According to a research published via Nature entitled "MC3R links nutritional state to childhood growth and the timing of puberty," a brain receptor is responsible for the height and tallness of a ...

Genes can indirectly influence the age at which girls have their first period by accelerating weight gain in childhood, a known risk factor for early puberty. Other genes can directly affect age of ...

Girls exposed to certain endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) may be more likely to start puberty early, according to new research. EDCs mimic, block or interfere with hormones in the body's ...

Editor’s note: The podcast Chasing Life With Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores the medical science behind some of life’s mysteries big and small. You can listen to episodes here. (CNN) — Puberty: It’s one of ...

This time, we're breaking down the science behind the body’s big shift. Puberty—the process of developing from a child to a reproductive adult—can make a kid look, feel, and act differently. Here’s ...

Puberty is the process of a child's body changing to an adult body. It doesn't happen overnight, and it doesn't happen at the same age in all children. Most girls undergo puberty changes between 8 and ...