Puberty Is Starting Earlier. Should Parents Worry?

MAR 21, 202537 MIN
Chasing Life

Puberty Is Starting Earlier. Should Parents Worry?

MAR 21, 202537 MIN

Description

Research shows that kids are starting puberty earlier than ever, with the average age now beginning at 8 for girls and 9 for boys. But what does this mean for their long-term health? Sanjay sits down with Dr. Cara Natterson, a pediatrician and expert on adolescent health, to discuss the implications of early puberty, what's driving the shift, and what anyone with a young person in their life needs to know to navigate this crucial time. 

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