At a typical pediatric visit, parents and clinicians examine where a child falls on growth charts that compare their height and weight to national averages. Now, a team of University of Maryland ...

A man with a beard and a black t-shirt measures his height with a tape measure. Genetics partially influences height, but other factors, such as nutrition, also affect how tall you become as an adult.

Picture this: In the same pediatrician’s office, two little boys happen to have their 3-year-old well visit on the same day. Both start with a nurse, who weighs them and measures their height. Then ...

Growth charts for children with rare genetic disorders - giving healthcare professionals and families clearer guidance on how a child is developing - have been created by an international team, led by ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The FDA approved long-acting once-weekly somatrogon for children with growth hormone deficiency. Somatrogon was ...

Father and son look at skeletons in museum exhibit. Genetics partially influences height, but other factors, such as nutrition, also affect how tall you become as an adult. The average height of a ...