Early puberty in white adolescent boys increases substance use risk
White adolescent boys experiencing early puberty are at higher risk for substance use than later developing boys, a new Purdue University study finds.
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White adolescent boys experiencing early puberty are at higher risk for substance use than later developing boys, a new Purdue University study finds.
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In a study of more than 15,000 girls and their mothers—all Kaiser Permanente members in Northern California—maternal overweight and hyperglycemia were linked to the earlier onset of puberty in girls 6 to 11 years old. ...
Apr 16, 2018
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Mothers who overeat during the period when they are breastfeeding may have children who are at increased risk of becoming obese and going through early puberty, a new study of mice suggests. Early puberty may lead to increased ...
Mar 18, 2018
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Girls who start puberty earlier are more likely to be overweight as adults, finds new research from Imperial College London.
Mar 15, 2018
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For the past 50 years, researchers have known that girls who get their periods earlier than their peers are more psychologically vulnerable as teenagers. They have more frequent and severe mental health problems, from depression ...
Feb 28, 2018
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The British government is consulting on a new curriculum for sex and relationship education in English schools. This change provides a timely opportunity to update how, when and what children are taught about puberty.
Jan 18, 2018
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(HealthDay)—A girl who gets her first menstrual period early in life—possibly as young as 7—has a greater risk for developing depression and antisocial behaviors that last at least into her 20s, a new study suggests.
Dec 26, 2017
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Children from disadvantaged households are more likely to hit puberty early and could face poorer health later in life as a result, an Australian study has shown.
May 24, 2017
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(HealthDay)—Girls who go through puberty earlier than their peers may be more vulnerable to abuse from a boyfriend, new research suggests.
May 8, 2017
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Environmental exposure to common pesticides may cause boys to reach sexual maturity earlier, researchers have found. They will present their study results Saturday at the Endocrine Society's 99th annual meeting in Orlando, ...
Apr 2, 2017
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