Higher levels of key steroid hormones—combined with elevated stress and body mass index (BMI)—are associated with earlier onset of puberty in girls, according to a new study at Columbia University ...

New research reveals how stress, body weight, and hormone patterns interact to influence when puberty begins, offering fresh insight into long-term health risks and early intervention opportunities.

Higher levels of non-estrogen hormones, along with stress and elevated BMI, are linked to earlier breast development in girls ...

Changes to school nutrition standards that pushed more fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy products significantly decreased kids’ and teens’ body mass index after the standards were ...

WASHINGTON (7News) — Family history of mood disorders can impact the weight of children, especially girls, according to a new study. The study published in JAMA Pediatrics on Oct. 17, found females 12 ...

At your last physical, your doctor may have recorded your body mass index (BMI). That statistic has long been thought of as an indicator of how healthy someone is. While it's still helpful, the truth ...

The combination of elevated stress, higher BMI, and increased levels of glucocorticoids may accelerate puberty onset in girls, according to new research involving more than 300 participants. Thelarche ...