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Girls May Start Puberty Early Due to Chemical Exposure, Study Finds
Girls exposed to certain endocrine-disrupting chemicals are more likely to start puberty early – increasing their risk for obesity, diabetes and heart disease, researchers say.
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'The Talk' Is A Touchy Subject For Many Parents
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 22, 2025
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The Talk.
It’s an anxiety-producing proposition for just about every parent -- and as you might expect, opinions vary widely about when and how to have The Talk with a child nearing puberty.
Parents are evenly split in thinking it’s best to start talkin...
Some Genes Might Send Girls Into Puberty Earlier
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 2, 2024
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A girl's genetics can indirectly influence the age when she has her first period, by accelerating her weight gain in childhood, a new study finds.
A number of other genes also can directly affect the age of puberty, some with profound effects, researchers added.
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PFAS Chemicals Tied to Later Puberty in Girls
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 3, 2023
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Exposure to ubiquitous chemicals known as PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, may delay puberty in girls, new research indicates.
The study is the first to consider the role hormones play in the delay, according to researchers from the University of Cincinnati....
COVID Pandemic Might Have Pushed More Girls Into Early Puberty
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 3, 2023
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More girls started puberty before age 8 during the COVID-19 pandemic, a phenomenon called precocious puberty, researchers say.
The reasons include potential risk factors such as increased screen time and less exercise, according to a new study, published online Aug. 3 in...
