Study looks at why later puberty is connected to living longer
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Later puberty has been linked to improved health in adulthood and living longer.
By Nina Massey
Genes may indirectly influence how old girls are when they have their first period by speeding up weight gain in childhood – a known risk factor for early puberty, researchers have found.
Other genes c...
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