New research from the Endocrine Society suggests that some compounds in items including deodorant and detergent could disrupt the body's natural hormone system.

New research suggests a compound found in a wide variety of products may send a signal to an area of the brain that triggers the start of puberty.

Research published in Endocrinology identifies certain chemicals, such as musk ambrette found in personal care products, that may trigger early puberty in girls. These endocrine-disrupting chemicals can activate key receptors in the brain,

Girls have been hitting puberty at increasingly younger ages over the past few decades. New research looks at environmental factors that may play a role.

Girls exposed to certain chemicals that are common ingredients in household products may be starting puberty comparatively early, a new study has found.