The curious minds at What If explore the chaotic scenario of going through puberty in just 24 hours, revealing the physical, hormonal, and social rollercoaster of such an extreme transformation.

Spotting the signs of precocious puberty can help children receive timely treatment and avoid long-term effects.

As a pediatric endocrinologist specializing in pubertal development, I am often asked for advice on how to help parents navigate their children’s physical and emotional changes. While puberty can be a ...

As a mother of two little girls, I expected that puberty would be a tempestuous time for our family, full of emotional roller coasters and bodily changes. I just didn’t expect it to happen so soon.

I walked into the operating room on a sunny Tuesday morning, feeling slightly punch-drunk already, clinging to the hand of a nurse because, with my glasses off, I couldn’t see a thing. The room was a ...

Puberty: It’s one of the most important milestones in a young person’s life. It’s also one of the most awkward. Hormonal shifts lead to massive changes in body and mind, including growth spurts beyond ...

2025 has seen Max pivot back to HBO Max and Gen Z rebrand extended leave as “micro-retirements.” Now, the hormonal rollercoaster known as menopause is getting a flashy revamp, too. Move over, vajayjay ...