puberty
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Because the organ gradually shrinks after puberty and produces fewer new T cells over time, many scientists assumed it played only a limited role in adult health.
From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026
Young-adult fiction about normal girls navigating puberty and romance were everywhere.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
She visited doctors when her period had not started in puberty and after tests, they found much of her reproductive system was missing.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
As athletes progress through the sport, growth spurts or puberty can interrupt athletic progress, especially during jumps.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026
Now that I was wearing hijab to school every day since I’d officially hit puberty, and I was in seventh grade, my life had gotten complicated.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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