Puberty Is Starting Earlier. Should Parents Worry?

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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 (https://www.worryproofmd.com/bio) , 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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