It wasn’t until one of Benke’s friends confided that her own daughter had recently been diagnosed with Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency (PGHD) that she decided to seek an endocrinologist. “Although ...

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 ...

MISSION, Kan., June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- (Family Features) Pediatric growth hormone deficiency (GHD) is a relatively rare condition, affecting an estimated 1 in 4,000-10,000 children. Despite its ...

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 ...

Children with growth hormone deficiency (GHD) have differences in gut microbiota and microbial metabolites from both individuals with idiopathic short stature (ISS) and healthy controls, suggesting an ...

Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook. (Family Features) “Our concerns about Alex’s growth began around the age of 7,” said his mother, Diane Benke. Though Alex measured around the 50th ...