Prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) can have immediate and long-lasting toxic and teratogenic
effects on an individual's development and health. As a toxicant, alcohol can lead to a …

Context The incidence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) has been on the rise, driven
by maternal obesity. In parallel, pubertal tempo has increased in the general population …

Background Non‐participation in aetiologic studies of pubertal timing is frequent. However,
little effort has been given to explore the risk and potential impact of selection bias in studies …

Background: Early puberty increases the risk of diverse health outcomes during
adolescence and beyond. Several studies have explored the links between short sleep …

Abstract Purpose of Review This study aims to review recent findings from epidemiological
studies published 2017–2022 on the potential associations between prenatal exposure to …

The World Health Organization defines reproductive health as:... a state of complete
physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity, in …

Puberty is a crucial developmental stage marked by the gradual transition from childhood to
adulthood, initiated by the activation of the hypothalamus–pituitary–gonadal axis, and …

Alcohol-or ethanol-is an organic solvent, and in the right doses this solvent is toxic and even
potentially life threatening. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that more than 3 …

Background: Evidence suggests that girls worldwide are experiencing a decrease in age at
pubertal onset, but data from Norwegian girls have not been available. Early pubertal timing …