Common sweeteners found in foods and drinks may significantly increase the risk of early puberty in children, new research shows. The findings come from a large-scale study that was presented on ...

Study Details and Findings For this study, the researchers looked at information from over 1,400 teenagers in Taiwan. Out of these, 481 had a type of early puberty called central precocious ...

Kids who consume artificial and natural sweeteners like aspartame, sucralose, and glycyrrhizin may face an increased risk of early puberty, especially if they carry specific genetic markers. This ...

Lifestyle Why one mom is trying to delay her daughter’s first period — as experts warn of the risks of early puberty By Fabiana Buontempo Published June 1, 2025, 12:21 p.m. ET ...

Factors contributing to this trend include obesity, stress levels, toxins, hormones in food, and race, which is also linked to socioeconomic status. Dr.