The number of girls starting puberty early doubled during the pandemic. This surprising study says screen time may be to blame
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Why did so many girls experience early puberty during the
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The number of girls starting puberty early doubled during the pandemic. This surprising study says screen time may be to blame
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More girls started puberty early during the COVID-19 pandemic
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More Girls Started Puberty Early During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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