A rice price spike in Indonesia left children shorter and heavier as adults, revealing the hidden, long-term cost of food ...

Accelerated linear growth and weight gain from birth to 4 years of age are associated with earlier pubertal onset, particularly in girls.

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

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 ...

Caffeine consumption today occurs in the form of tea, coffee, and caffeinated soft drink consumption, most commonly. With the stimulant effect of coffee, most people find it difficult to cut back, ...

Growth plate fractures are injuries to the soft connective tissue in the ends of long bones of children and teens. This soft tissue makes it possible for bones to grow as children age. It’s also ...

Phoenix Children's Hospital has added a new emergency department and will open two free-standing hospitals in 2024. Balancing growth with operational excellence is the primary clinical challenge at ...