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Pediatric > Puberty
The following information is about Puberty.
Puberty Defined
A sequence of events by which a child becomes a young adult; characterized by secretions of hormones, development of secondary sexual characteristics, reproductive functions, and growth spurts.
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Jail Threatened for Yet Another Rogue Library Borrower [Books]
Published August 28, 2008, 1:40 pm, Gawker
Last week, cops in Wisconsin apprehended a 20-year-old girl who worked two jobs, cuffed her, and hauled her into jail for the failure to return two library books—one of which was an Oprah Book...
Jumping for joy... and stronger bones
Published August 28, 2008, 8:10 am, PhysOrg
High impact activities such as jumping and skipping that can easily be incorporated into warm-ups before sports and physical education classes, have been shown to benefit bone health in adolescents.
Letter box
Published August 28, 2008, 6:28 am, Brattleboro Reformer
In an article that ran in the Reformer , Nancy Armour of the Associated Press wrote, "Younger gymnasts have more flexibility and less fear -- that's what would give them an advantage."
Letter box
Published August 28, 2008, 6:18 am, Brattleboro Reformer
Thursday, August 28 Age limits for Olympic gymnasts are valid Editor of the Reformer: In an article that ran in the Reformer, Nancy Armour of the Associated Press wrote, "Younger gymnasts have more flexibility and less fear -- that's what would give them an advantage.
Just the facts, ma'am
Published August 28, 2008, 1:13 am, Toronto Sun
No time like the present to talk to pre-teens about the birds and the bees
Fashion made me too thin - Moss
Published August 27, 2008, 4:45 pm, Guardian Unlimited
Life & style: Model responds in rare interview to suggestions that at times in her career she has been too skinny
The tell-tale signs
Published August 27, 2008, 4:26 pm, The Star
AFTER three medical checks which included a needle biopsy, a mammogram and three ultrasound scans, all done within a year, the specialist told me I could stop worrying about the multiple cysts in my breasts and start focusing on managing my perimenopause.
Fashion industry made me too thin, says Kate Moss
Published August 27, 2008, 4:19 pm, Guardian Unlimited
Model responds to suggestions that, at times in her career, she has been too skinny
What You Need to Know About Women's Oral Health
Published August 27, 2008, 12:39 pm, PR Newswire via Yahoo! News
Believe it or not, women and men have different oral health needs. In fact, women's oral health needs change at different stages throughout their life, including puberty, pregnancy and menopause.
Steroid use is not a shortcut to greatness
Published August 26, 2008, 4:15 am, Great Falls Tribune
It's August and I'm sure local sports fans are gearing up to cheer on their favorite football teams. Obviously, all athletes want to excel in their respective sports and win. Championships bring glory. High-school athletics also can bring college scholarships and potential wealth for those few who eventually make it to the top in their sport.
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Thu Aug 28
- All About Menstruation
- Everything You Wanted to Know About Puberty
- A Guy's Guide to Body Image
- Check out the precocious puberty webpage
Wed Aug 27
- It's My Life . Body . Puberty . Whole Lotta Changin' Goin' On | PBS Kids GO!
- More girls experience early puberty [Jennifer Haupt, CNN - 3/31/00]
- Girl, You'll Be a Woman Too Soon: Ecologist Sandra Steingraber explores the eco-causes of early puberty [Grist - 9/26/07]
Mon Aug 25
- Kerplunk - Common sense from Down Under: Women's athletics records are slower than 15 year old boys': elite female athletes lose to high school male athletes.
Sun Aug 24
Wed Aug 20
- Mothers Diet May Affect Daughters Puberty: Mothers who eat a high fat diet while they are pregnant and nursing increase the chances that their daughters will enter puberty early. Early puberty is associated with increased risk of depression, obesity, and breast cancer.
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