Precocious puberty - when signs of puberty start before age 7 or 8 in girls and age 9 for boys - can be tough for kids. But it can be treated.| kidshealth.org
The glands of the endocrine system and the hormones they release affect almost every cell, organ, and function of our bodies.| kidshealth.org
Doctors use body mass index (BMI) measurements to assess a child's physical growth in relation to other kids the same age. Here's how to calculate BMI and understand what the numbers mean.| kidshealth.org
With a properly designed and supervised program, strength training can be a fun way for kids to build healthy muscles, joints, and bones.| kidshealth.org