early puberty

Growing up too young, too fast: Study says that girls who start puberty earlier are more likely to be overweight as adults

April 12, 2018 -

Posted by Jessica Dolores

(Natural News) There may be some wisdom to a parent’s wish for a young daughter not to grow up too soon. New research from Imperial College London and published in the International Journal of Obesity shows that girls who reach puberty earlier are likely to grow up into overweight adults. This link between the age of puberty to […]

in: Children's health, Health, Obesity, Women's health

Food scientists have created a new, faster way of testing for pesticide residues on vegetables using magnetic nanoparticles

March 12, 2018 -

Posted by Isabelle Z.

(Natural News) You’ve decided that spending extra money on organic produce is worth the reassurance it gives you. Whether you’re driven by environmental concerns or you’re trying to reduce your risk of cancer, it’s a smart move for your health. However, how can you be sure that these foods you’re paying a premium for are […]

in: Children's health, Endocrine Disruptors, Food, Health, Pesticides & Herbicides, Science, Toxic Foods, Toxic ingredients

Scientists shocked as common pesticides are confirmed to accelerate puberty in boys by drastically altering hormone production

April 9, 2017 -

Posted by Earl Garcia

(Natural News) Environmental exposure to common pesticides speeds up the onset of puberty in boys, a new study found. Researchers at the Zhejiang University in Hangzhou, China found that a class of pesticide called pyrethroid accounted for more than 30% of pesticide use around the world. Pyrethroids are commonly used both indoors and outdoors to kill mosquitoes and other […]

in: Health, Toxic chemicals, Toxic ingredients