Early Reproductive Timing Linked ​to Accelerated Aging and Chronic Disease Risk

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Women who enter puberty before‍ age eleven or give birth before age twenty-one face a substantially elevated risk⁢ of developing ‌chronic illnesses later in life, according to groundbreaking research published today. The study, conducted by scientists at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging, reveals a strong correlation between early reproductive milestones and increased susceptibility to conditions like Type 2 diabetes, heart failure, and obesity.

Genetic Basis of Reproductive Timing and Longevity

The research, appearing in the journal eLife, demonstrates that reproductive timing​ is