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Puberty is the maturation stage a person goes through when they develop secondary sexual characteristics. Usually, puberty occurs between the ages of 8 and 12 years in girls and between 9 and 14 years in boys.

The link between nutrient status and bone health in young males

The effects of vitamin D/iron statuses and calcium intake on lumbar cortical and trabecular bone in male adults.

11 Jan 2024

Endocrine Society applauds Ohio Governor DeWine's veto of anti-transgender healthcare bill

The Endocrine Society, the world's oldest and largest professional medical society devoted to the study and treatment of hormone-related conditions, applauds Governor Mike Dewine's veto of a proposed Ohio law that would have banned gender-affirming care for minors.

29 Dec 2023

Candidates clashed but avoided talk of abortion at 4th GOP primary debate

Raised voices and sharp words marked Wednesday night's fourth Republican presidential primary debate as four candidates argued about everything from their own electability to the continued front-runner status of former President Donald Trump. Abortion was never mentioned.

7 Dec 2023

Fruit fly study reveals potential trigger for growth cessation

All animals start out as a single-celled organism and then start growing. At some point, of course, they need to stop getting bigger, but the process by which this happens is poorly understood.

28 Nov 2023

What would a Desantis presidency look like for health care?

On the presidential campaign trail, Republican Ron DeSantis touts himself as a champion of medical freedom, outlawing vaccine mandates and protecting doctors who refuse to provide certain medical treatments on moral grounds.

24 Nov 2023

Polluted air may hurt reproductive health, research suggests

From invisible wafts of diesel exhaust to sun-choking plumes of orange smoke, air pollution is known to damage respiratory well-being.

15 Nov 2023

Study reveals weight-related differences in daily energy burning

Weight influences how and when bodies burn energy, new research indicates.

15 Nov 2023

Hormonal contraceptives taken by adolescents may affect risk assessment behavior

Hormonal contraceptives taken by adolescents may influence development of the brain in a way that alters the recognition of risks, a new study in rats suggests.

13 Nov 2023

Exploring the connection: Diet, sleep patterns, and blood pressure in young individuals

The relationship between dietary and sleep rhythms and blood pressure (BP) levels in children.

6 Nov 2023

Scientists decode genetic programs controlling sex-specific organ development

The development of sex-specific characteristics is frequently seen in mammals. These characteristics stem from the activation of corresponding genetic programs that until now have been largely undescribed by the scientific community.

2 Nov 2023

Study finds biology, not lifestyle, drives decline in physical activity during adolescence

The slowdown of physical activity during adolescence is not likely caused by lifestyle and environment but by energy demands placed on the body as it grows and sexually matures, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.

1 Nov 2023

New study provides definitive evidence of executive function maturity in late adolescence

At what age does an adolescent start thinking as an adult? A new study published this week in Nature Communications presents some of the first definitive evidence that executive function -; a set of cognitive skills underlying the ability to plan, seamlessly switch from task to task, resist tempting distractions and focus on a task at hand -; usually matures by the time an individual turns 18 years old.

31 Oct 2023

Scientists and stakeholders highlight the need for stricter regulation of PFAS and other EDCs

At this critical junction for EU chemicals legislation, the independent scientific voice took center stage at the 5th Annual Forum on Endocrine Disruptors.

20 Oct 2023

Survey highlights gaps in the UK public's awareness of childhood cancer signs and symptoms

There are significant gaps in the UK public's awareness of the tell-tale signs and symptoms of cancer in children and teens, with just a third of adults expressing confidence in being able to recognize them, find the results of a nationally representative survey published online in the journal Archives of Disease in Childhood.

16 Oct 2023

CT scan of the thymus reveals immune system aging

Thymus, a small and relatively unknown organ, may play a bigger role in the immune system of adults than was previously believed.

11 Oct 2023

Study finds link between PFAS exposure and later puberty in children

Children exposed to higher levels of synthetic chemicals in everyday products, such as water-resistant clothes, umbrellas and food packaging, are more likely to mature later during puberty, according to research presented at the 61st Annual European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology Meeting in The Hague.

21 Sep 2023

Puberty onset shifts forward in children with type 1 diabetes

Puberty in both girls and boys with type 1 diabetes has shifted forward over the last two decades, according to research presented at the 61st Annual European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology Meeting in The Hague.

21 Sep 2023

Is presence of a premenstrual disorder associated with higher risk of early menopause and menopause-related vasomotor symptoms?

A new paper explores how PMDs affect the time of menopause and the severity of vasomotor menopausal symptoms like hot flashes.

21 Sep 2023

Air pollution fueling a spike in breast cancer risk

New study finds that exposure to PM2.5 air pollution increases the risk of breast cancer in women by 8% for each 10 µg/m3 increase. The groundbreaking research is the first to provide concrete evidence linking fine particulate matter to ER+ breast cancer.

13 Sep 2023

Can fluctuating reproductive hormone levels cause mental health conditions?

The association between mental health and fluctuations in reproductive hormone levels.

11 Sep 2023

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The link between nutrient status and bone health in young males

Endocrine Society applauds Ohio Governor DeWine's veto of anti-transgender healthcare bill

Candidates clashed but avoided talk of abortion at 4th GOP primary debate

Fruit fly study reveals potential trigger for growth cessation

What would a Desantis presidency look like for health care?

Polluted air may hurt reproductive health, research suggests

Study reveals weight-related differences in daily energy burning

Hormonal contraceptives taken by adolescents may affect risk assessment behavior

Exploring the connection: Diet, sleep patterns, and blood pressure in young individuals

Scientists decode genetic programs controlling sex-specific organ development

Study finds biology, not lifestyle, drives decline in physical activity during adolescence

New study provides definitive evidence of executive function maturity in late adolescence

Scientists and stakeholders highlight the need for stricter regulation of PFAS and other EDCs

Survey highlights gaps in the UK public's awareness of childhood cancer signs and symptoms

CT scan of the thymus reveals immune system aging

Study finds link between PFAS exposure and later puberty in children

Puberty onset shifts forward in children with type 1 diabetes

Is presence of a premenstrual disorder associated with higher risk of early menopause and menopause-related vasomotor symptoms?

Air pollution fueling a spike in breast cancer risk

Can fluctuating reproductive hormone levels cause mental health conditions?

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