In a landmark 1962 review of growth hormone, Raben wrote, “Pituitary growth hormone is distinctive in causing growth of almost all tissues and in increasing size without advancing maturation….” 1 ...

Insulin-like growth factors (IGFs) are peptide hormones that are primarily involved in stimulating the growth of many types of cells. They participate in the growth and function of almost every organ ...

There are 9 recombinant human growth hormone (rhGH) products currently available for 10 US Food and Drug Administration—approved indications; each rhGH product is approved for 1 or more indications.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Adults with overweight or obesity and NAFLD taking growth hormone had a significantly lower intrahepatic lipid ...

INFUSION of arginine monochloride is followed by a rise in the plasma concentration of human growth hormone in normal subjects. 1,2 The infusion is accompanied by modest changes in plasma glucose ...

If the body does not produce enough human growth hormone (HGH), a person may need to have growth hormone injections. Side effects of HGH injections include headaches, joint discomfort, and muscle ...

My 17-year-old daughter asks me every now and then, what was I thinking when we got a German Shepherd puppy the same time I found out I was pregnant with her. She’s the youngest of four children. She ...

New Joslin-led study uncovers role of appetite-related melanin concentrating hormone (MCH) in the brain to beta cell growth and insulin secretion. Findings may lead to treatments that stimulate ...

Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the impact of insulin sensitivity on the relationship between sex hormonebinding globulin (SHBG) and insulin levels during active weight loss in ...