Early puberty may be linked to a common chemical used in …
New research suggests a compound found in a wide variety of products — from cosmetics to air fresheners to detergents and soaps — may send a signal to an area of the brain that triggers the start...
Certain chemicals may trigger early puberty in girls
Sep 24, 2024 · Compounds found in fragrances and other products triggered signaling pathways in mouse and human cells that might help jump-start early puberty. The findings suggest the need for further study of these compounds in people.
Chemical Exposure May Lead to Early Puberty in Girls
Sep 10, 2024 · Girls exposed to certain endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) may be more likely to start puberty early, according to new research published in Endocrinology, the flagship basic science journal of the Endocrine Society. EDCs mimic, block or interfere with hormones in the body’s endocrine system.
Girls may start puberty early due to chemical exposure
Sep 10, 2024 · Girls exposed to certain endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) may be more likely to start puberty early, according to new research published in Endocrinology, the flagship basic science journal of the Endocrine Society. EDCs mimic, block or interfere with hormones in the body's endocrine system.
Alarm Bells Ring As Chemicals in Personal Care Products Linked to Early …
Sep 11, 2024 · New research highlights the link between chemicals in personal care products and early puberty in girls, pinpointing substances like musk ambrette that mimic hormones and could pose health risks. Researchers urge careful selection of children’s personal care products.
Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals and Early Puberty in Girls
Herein, we show that the growth pattern of CAG is unrelated to exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals and is the major determinant of precocious or early puberty. Presented data suggest that EDCs, at most, have a minor effect on the timing of pubertal onset in girls.
Personal care products are linked to higher levels of hormone ...
Sep 9, 2024 · A new study links the recent use of hair oils, lotions and other personal care products with higher levels of phthalates in children. The hormone-disrupting chemicals are a health concern for...
Causes and Consequences of Early Puberty - WebMD
Sep 26, 2023 · Seeing signs of early puberty in your child can be worrisome. WebMD provides some basic facts about the causes of precocious puberty and how it might affect your child.
Girls may start puberty early due to chemical exposure, research …
Sep 10, 2024 · Girls exposed to certain endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) may be more likely to start puberty early, according to a paper titled "Identification of Environmental Compounds that May...
Girls may start puberty early due to chemical exposure
Sep 10, 2024 · Girls exposed to certain endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) may be more likely to start puberty early, according to new research published in Endocrinology, the flagship basic science...