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Puberty: The Signs, Stages & When to See a Doctor

Puberty is the time when children’s bodies start to make hormones that lead to physical changes and signs of maturation. It prepares the body for reproduction. It is also when significant growth occurs. In girls, it starts around age 8 and in boys, it starts around age 9, but there can be some variation. Puberty usually lasts about two to three… read on > read on >

Texas Sues Tylenol Over Alleged Autism Link

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit accusing Kenvue, the maker of Tylenol, and its former parent company, Johnson & Johnson, of misleading consumers about the safety of the popular pain reliever during pregnancy. Filed Tuesday in Texas state court, the lawsuit claims the companies continued to sell acetaminophen products despite knowing the… read on > read on >

Missing Nutrient Might Explain Health Problems Among Babies Born To Women With HIV

Babies born to women living with HIV often struggle with health problems and delayed development, even if they aren’t infected with the virus themselves. The mothers’ breast milk might have something to do with it, a study published Oct. 28 in Nature Communications argues. Breast milk in women with HIV contains significantly lower levels of… read on > read on >

30% of Stillbirths Occur With No Known Risk Factors, Study Shows

Even with modern prenatal care, thousands of U.S. families each year experience the heartbreak of stillbirth, and a surprising number happen without warning. A study, published Monday in JAMA, analyzed nearly 2.8 million pregnancies and found that about 30% of stillbirths occurred with no clear medical cause or risk factor. Researchers from the Harvard T.H.… read on > read on >

New Nonhormonal Drug Approved to Treat Menopause Symptoms

The once-daily pill elinzanetant is expected to be available within weeks read on >

Doctors Overlooking A Common Symptom Of Autism, Survey Finds

Doctors aren’t checking for or treating a common symptom of autism, a new study says. As many as 87% of autistic children have movement impairments like delays in crawling or walking, poor coordination, trouble with balance, abnormal walking patterns and problems with fine motor skills like grasping objects or drawing, researchers said. But few child… read on > read on >

The once-daily pill elinzanetant is expected to be available within weeks read on >

The maker of Tylenol is urging U.S. health regulators not to add an autism warning label to it and other pain-relievers containing acetaminophen, calling the request “unsupported by the scientific evidence and legally and procedurally improper.” Kenvue’s response, dated Oct. 17, came after a citizen petition sought new pregnancy warnings for acetaminophen. The petition, filed… read on > read on >

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 22, 2025 For women weighing whether to use estrogen to manage hot flashes, sleep issues and other bothersome symptoms as menopause approaches, it may make sense not to wait. New research shows that perimenopausal women who had used estrogen for at least 10 years before their periods stopped for good had 60% lower… read on > read on >

Menopause is typically associated with hot flashes, night sweats and memory lapses – but new research suggests GI problems might be an overlooked issue that also occur with this change of life. A striking 94% out of nearly 600 U.K. women 44 to 73 reported digestive problems, and of those 82% said their problems either… read on > read on >

The Trump administration announced that Boston-based drugmaker EMD Serono will lower the price of one of its leading fertility drugs as part of push to make in vitro fertilization (IVF) more affordable. The company’s drug GONAL-F, which helps stimulate ovulation, will soon be available at a discount through TrumpRx, a federal website expected to launch… read on > read on >

Some young children are virtual shut-ins, rarely leaving their homes to play, a new poll shows. About 1 in 10 preschoolers and toddlers go outside to play once a week or less, according to results from the University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health. Playing outside has been shown… read on > read on >

Trick-or-treating is one of Halloween’s favorite traditions, but the excitement of the night can quickly lead to injuries if families aren’t careful. Each year, about 3,200 Halloween-related injuries are treated in U.S. emergency rooms, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. And research in JAMA Pediatrics shows that children are more likely to be… read on > read on >

A growing number of young adults use cannabis and alcohol as sleep aids, but experts warn the habit could make catching zzz’s harder, not easier. A new study from the University of Michigan, published in JAMA Pediatrics, found that 22% of U.S. adults ages 19 to 30 reported using either cannabis or alcohol to fall… read on > read on >

Fetuses are eavesdropping on their mothers’ conversations late in pregnancy, with her voice providing an important boost to brain pathways essential for language, a new study says. Researchers observed this connection among a group of hospitalized premature babies who listened to recordings of their mothers reading to them, according to a report published Oct. 13… read on > read on >