Early start of periods not tied to later weight
7th Sep 2005, 20:08 GMT
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Contrary to some reports, girls who enter puberty early do not have an increased likelihood of becoming overweight or obese in adulthood, according to a new study.
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