Mothers who overeat during the period when they are breastfeeding may have children who are at increased risk of becoming obese and going through early puberty, a study on mice suggested. Early puberty may lead to increased risk of diabetes or reproductive problems later in life. “Childhood obesity, a common health issue, is one of the risk factors for early puberty,” she said. Wang found that overfeeding the mothers during breastfeeding can cause obesity in the pups and significantly advance the start of their puberty. “Correct treatment and follow-up are both important for patients with early puberty.

Source: Hindustan Times March 19, 2018 04:30 UTC