Tag: puberty

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Typical testosterone levels in males and females

The amount of testosterone a person has in their body can vary throughout their life. Levels depend on a person’s age, sex, and health. Males usually have much higher levels of testosterone in their body than females. Testosterone is a hormone known as an androgen. Although primarily known as a male sex hormone, females also […]

Spike in teen obesity explained by decreased calorie burn in puberty

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around 20 percent of adolescents age 12-19 years are obese in the United States. Obese teenagers are more likely to have prediabetes, a condition in which blood glucose levels indicate a high risk for the development of diabetes. Adolescents who are obese are also at a […]