Rare growth disorders are a diverse group of uncommon conditions that affect an individual’s physical development. They may stem from genetic mutations, hormonal imbalances, or other complex factors.

Growth hormone replacement therapy improves physical fitness, lifestyle habits, and quality of life in children with growth ...

Floating-Harbor syndrome (FHS) is a rare genetic disorder that impacts growth and development. Treatments, like growth hormone injections and therapy, can help manage symptoms. Floating-Harbor ...

Human growth hormone is important in many aspects of growth and development. For children living with growth hormone deficiency, it can involve more than just physical growth differences. Cognitive ...

Exposure to blue light, like that from smartphones or tablets, may accelerate bone growth and bone age, leading to early puberty in rats. This research, presented at the 62nd Annual European Society ...

Remember when your child was a baby and you swore they grew overnight? Or that summer when your toddler suddenly looked more ...

Objectives This paper examines the differential impact of responsive parenting and nutrition interventions on early child ...

Growth plates are areas of cartilage found at the ends of long bones. They play a role in the bone growth of children and teens. An injury to a growth plate can affect the development of a bone. While ...