Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For girls, starting their period is inevitable. But the age when a child’s period begins, called menarche, can tell them a little ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A new study out of Brazil links early or late menstruation onset to health struggles later in life. How the timing of your first ...

Your period could be crampin’ your style — and your future health. Girls are reaching puberty faster than previous generations, a phenomenon perplexing researchers. The average age of the start of ...

For girls, starting their period is inevitable. But the age when a child’s period begins, called menarche, can tell them a little about their health later in life. Menarche that begins “anytime ...

The onset of menstruation is a pivotal moment for young girls, heralding a time of significant physical and emotional growth.

Are you at risk for heart disease or thyroid cancer? Ask Aunt Flo. Do you remember when you got your first period? If not, think harder because your doctor may soon be asking. In the last year, ...

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Eating a healthy diet as a child is linked to girls having their first menstrual period at an older age than those who consumed a less healthy diet, according to a new study published today (Wednesday ...

Girls who grow up eating a healthier diet than their peers may be less likely to get their first menstrual periods at an earlier age — regardless of height or body mass index — a new study suggests.