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

In a recent study published in Pediatrics, researchers examined the association between a vegetarian diet and growth, micronutrients, and lipids among healthy children. They also assessed the impact ...

Coffee is one of the most popular beverages today. It contains caffeine — a mild stimulant that increases your energy. Many people believe that drinking too much caffeine can prevent you from growing ...

Nutrition is central to a child’s physical and mental development, yet many parents remain unaware that children require specific nutrients at each stage of growth.Experts say this is why ...

At the start of a new school year, there’s one thing you can equip your child with that is proven to increase their motivation, resilience and academic performance – a growth mindset. What is a growth ...

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 ...

In the United States, nearly every pediatric doctor's visit begins with three measurements: weight, height and head circumference. Compared to average growth charts of children across the country, ...

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