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Diabetes Drug May Prevent Early Puberty in Young Girls
Metformin delayed first menstruation, cut body fat for those at risk of insulin resistance

TV in the Bedroom Is Not a Teen’s Best Friend
Personal sets interfere with family time, grades and nutrition, study finds

Health Tip: Preparing for Puberty
Know what to expect

Health Tip: Helping Your Child Through Puberty
Explain that such changes are normal

Puberty-Linked Anxieties May Lead to Panic Disorder
Raised sensitivity to body changes can make teens more prone to worry, study suggests

Obesity May Trigger Earlier Puberty for Girls
Breast development at 9 linked to weight gain in younger years, study finds

Puberty Starts With a ’KiSS’
Gene awakens reproductive system at right time, researchers report

Early Puberty Linked to Early Substance Abuse
Study found those who matured physically at younger age more likely to experiment

New Clues to Learning Disabilities Found
Delayed brain development and puberty may slow children down

Male Puberty
What your child can expect