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Largest ever genetic study of age of puberty in girls shows links with weight gain

Genes can indirectly influence the age at which girls have their first period by accelerating weight gain in childhood, a known risk factor for early puberty. Other genes can directly affect age of puberty, some with profound effects. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the […]

Published on July 1, 2024

People Tend to Marry People as Attractive as They Are

People largely date and marry people in their own “league,” as far as beauty is concerned, a new review finds. Men and women are fairly accurate at rating their own physical attractiveness, and they tend to choose mates who have similar views of their own beauty, researchers… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. […]

Published on July 1, 2024

Journalists Break Down SCOTUS Decision on Purdue Pharma and California’s New Heat Rules

KFF Health News senior correspondent Aneri Pattani discussed the Supreme Court’s Purdue Pharma decision and the opioid settlement on WHYY’s “Studio 2” on June 27. Click here to hear Pattani on “Studio 2” Read Pattani’s series “Payback: Tracking the Opioid Settlement Cash” KFF Health News ethnic media editor Paula Andalo discussed California’s new heat rules […]

Published on June 29, 2024