A landmark study presented at the first joint congress of the European Society of Paediatric Endocrinology and the European Society of Endocrinology revealed that boys who experience delayed puberty face a significantly higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes in early adulthood. Researchers analyzed data from nearly one million Israeli adolescents and found that boys with delayed puberty had a 2.5 times higher risk of diabetes, even after adjusting for weight, socio-economic status, and other factors.
The study emphasizes the importance of recognizing delayed puberty as an early-life marker for future metabolic health risks, advocating for closer medical follow-up and targeted prevention strategies. Lead author Professor Orit Pinhas-Hamiel suggested that delayed puberty might represent a critical window where the body is more sensitive to hormonal and environmental influences.
RFK Jr. in Texas: Chronic Diseases Like Diabetes Deserve More Attention Than Measles
During a visit to Texas A&M University, U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. argued that chronic diseases such as diabetes and autism warrant more focus than measles, despite Texas facing its largest measles outbreak in years. Kennedy downplayed the significance of measles deaths, citing Europe’s worse track record, and questioned the media’s attention to the virus.
He reiterated controversial views linking the MMR vaccine to autism, a theory refuted by the scientific community. Kennedy emphasized supporting Texans regardless of their vaccination choices and highlighted federal aid provided to manage the outbreak. With 663 measles cases reported across 26 Texas counties, public health experts cautioned that the outbreak remains serious, urging continued vigilance.
Additionally, Kennedy discussed upcoming revisions to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, criticizing previous guidelines as politically driven and pledging a renewed focus on combatting obesity and diet-related diseases.
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