Aug 2nd, 2008 · It's not clear whether "the condition" that the title of Jennifer Haigh's new novel refers to Turner's syndrome — a genetic disorder that prevents puberty and full growth in girls — or how the family of a child with the condition comes to grips with it.
May 8th, 2008 · A new medical treatment suppresses hormones that would bring on puberty in children with gender identity issues. Two doctors talk about the ethics of using the therapy for transgender teenagers and adolescents.
May 8th, 2008 · After years of struggling with their son's gender identity issues, Robert and Danielle decided to seek treatment. One option they are looking into would buy Armand, now Violet, more time to decide whether he wants to physically become a female. But it comes with risks.
Apr 16th, 2008 · Michael D. Shelby, director of the Center for the Evaluation of Risks to Human Reproduction, says a report on the safety of Bisphenonal A, a chemical used in some plastics, finds it might cause cancer, early puberty, and neural and behavioral changes.
Mar 5th, 2007 · Girls who were overweight as children might be reaching puberty earlier. But which comes first? Researchers are trying to figure out if increased body fat causes early puberty, or if puberty causes weight gain.