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 ...

The age at which a woman has her first period can offer valuable clues about her long-term risk for conditions like obesity, diabetes, heart disease and reproductive health issues, according to a ...

More girls are getting their first period before the age of 9, raising concerns among doctors. Experts explain why early ...

Did you know that a girl’s first period, known as menarche, is an indicator of her long-term hormonal health and future fertility? Sounds surprising, doesn’t it? While many women rarely think about ...

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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.