It wasn’t until one of Benke’s friends confided that her own daughter had recently been diagnosed with Pediatric Growth ...

The primary sign of growth hormone deficiency in children is short stature. Adults may have decreased muscle mass and increased body fat, as well as other problems such as heart disease and depression ...

Obesity in childhood is a growing concern in the United States and beyond. While lifestyle factors are responsible for most cases of weight gain in children, hormone-related conditions may also be a ...

Growth hormone treatment is a safe and effective therapy that’s often used to treat children and adults with a deficiency in human growth hormone (also known as HGH or somatropin). Naturally-occurring ...

The human growth hormone business is a $2 billion industry. Feb. 12, 2008— -- Marie Miano, like some professional athletes, takes human growth hormone — but she has a prescription. "I feel like a ...

However, excess growth hormone simultaneously reduces the number of stem cells. This reveals the dual role of growth hormone and a delicate balance: Growth hormone stimulates growth, but excessive ...

By: Dr. Kshitiz Murdia Thyroid disorders are among the most common endocrine conditions affecting women of reproductive age.

A comparison of morning and evening growth hormone injection schedules in children with growth disorders showed no significant differences in sleep-wake patterns, sleep duration, or daytime activity, ...

Recent research findings put a spotlight on the link between human growth hormone (HGH) and Alzheimer’s disease. Could taking HGH increase your risk of Alzheimer’s? Ultimately, scientists say they ...