The age of one's first period can predict their health in the future. (lastudio87 / Getty Images) For girls, starting their period is inevitable. But the age when a child’s period begins, called ...

Everything in life is interconnected, especially when it comes to health. Menstrual health has a huge role in defining the overall health and wellness of women. Turns out, the age of your first period ...

The findings from a recent study also suggest that menstruating younger, especially at age 10 or less, may increase stroke risk. In the women who developed diabetes, there was also an association ...

A recent study analyzed data from more than 71,000 females in the United States using the Apple Research App on their smartphones. The findings, published May 29 in JAMA Network Open, indicate the ...

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 ...

Girls are getting their first periods at a younger age, according to a new study. Research conducted by Harvard University's public health school found that, in the US, the time of a person's first ...

Having a first menstrual period (menarche) at age 10 or younger was linked with a greater risk for type 2 diabetes and a greater risk of stroke in women with diabetes, a retrospective study of US ...

We've all been told that smoking can increase our risk of lung disease. But new research shows that our reproductive hormones may also play a role, particularly if you're a woman. Chronic obstructive ...