Investigators at Cedars-Sinai have identified growth hormone in the colon that increases as the colon ages--a discovery that can help guide the development of a new anti-aging therapy. Disclaimer: ...

Plasma levels of three proteins involved in growth hormone activity showed significant links to the controllability of type 2 diabetes in adolescents, a finding that suggests these proteins may serve ...

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 ...

Ohio University researchers have discovered what may be a new way to fight lung cancer that is resistant to other treatments.

Human growth hormone (HGH) is a hormone that’s essential to our development. Most people produce enough HGH throughout their lifetime. But for those with a deficiency in growth hormone (or a few other ...

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 ...

Growth hormone injections increase muscle and energy in people with low hormone levels. HGH therapy is used for hormone deficiencies and certain chronic conditions. Side effects like swelling and ...

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 ...

Growth hormone helps children grow in height and supports healthy metabolism. When a child does not have enough of this hormone, their growth may be slow. This is sometimes called growth failure.

Pediatric growth hormone deficiency (PGHD) is a genetic condition that affects your child’s physical development. Hormone replacement therapy can help promote growth, and a new injection now makes it ...