A former child psychiatrist who changed his name after being convicted of child exploitation touched young neurodivergent boys indecently at his practice, a Perth court hears. WARNING: This story ...

Living with IBD at a young age also means understanding the long-term health risks and learning how to protect both physical and emotional well-being.

New research shows that starting puberty earlier than classmates may increase anxiety and emotional struggles, especially for ...

Patient information leaflets about the NHS’s controversial puberty blocker trial hype potential benefits and play down risks, senior clinicians have warned. Experts say the official documents fail to ...

The Missouri House has passed a bill that would prohibit doctors from prescribing puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones to minors for gender transition purposes.

Epilepsy in women is influenced by sex hormones during puberty, pregnancy and menopause. Seizure patterns and drug response ...

Children are being paid to take part in an NHS puberty blocker trial, The Telegraph can reveal. Some 226 children who believe they are transgender will be given puberty blockers as part of an ...

Q: My child is getting older, and I know puberty is right around the corner. When is the best time to start talking about it, and how should I approach the conversation? A: You're already off to a ...

Modern car batteries are typically sealed and maintenance-free, but extreme heat can shorten their lifespan. It is crucial for vehicle owners to address any open safety recalls, which can be checked ...

Look, most people think their tongue is just for tasting food and talking. Wrong. Your tongue is basically a health dashboard that doctors have been reading for thousands of years. Traditional Chinese ...

In 2024 Britain banned puberty-blocking drugs for children with gender dysphoria (dissatisfaction with their sex). A review by Hilary Cass, a paediatrician, had concluded that the evidence base for ...

Jaimie Veale was the founding President of the Professional Association for Transgender Health Aotearoa (PATHA). She is supported by a Rutherford Discovery Fellowship, awarded by Royal Society Te ...