Certain medical conditions can affect a boy’s growth during adolescence or he could just be a late bloomer.
Even after we’ve reached our final height, adults still need growth hormones for other functions in the body.
Our growth and development from birth to adulthood rely a great deal on the hormones our body produces.
Congenital hypothyroidism can cause mental disability and growth retardation, but is easily diagnosed and treated.
It can seriously affect their brain, metabolism, temperature control and heart rate, among other issues.
A PITUITARY tumour is an abnormal growth in the pituitary gland – a small, pea-size organ at the base of the brain that produces and releases hormones for important bodily functions.
The level of thyroid hormones in our body needs to be carefully calibrated, as either too much or too little will cause problems.
This essential mineral could potentially help manage breast cysts, and even lower breast cancer risk.
Alopecia is a condition that causes premature hair loss and it can be temporary or permanent.
Nothing can beat breast milk when it comes to the nutrition, growth and development of newborns.
While this does not affect every male, some do experience low levels of testosterone as they age.
This is especially if the lack of this male hormone is negatively affecting your quality of life.
While height can vary within a normal range, unusual measurements could be a sign of disease.
Too little vitamin D or calcium can cause this condition that affects bone growth in the young.
RARE diseases did not stop eight children and youths from embarking on their art journey.
Caregivers of children with chronic diseases should ensure that their bone health is not neglected.
Investigating the factors that can lead to insulin resistance in the body.
JERUSALEM, June 28 (Xinhua) -- Israeli researchers found in a study that adequate iodine intake during pregnancy may reduce the risk of oversized newborns, the Barzilai Medical Center in southern Israel said in a statement on Wednesday.
Although our body only needs a small amount of this mineral, not having enough can disrupt crucial functions and systems.
Yes, although experts prefer to call it ‘partial androgen deficiency of the ageing male’.