Human growth hormone is important in many aspects of growth and development. For children living with growth hormone deficiency, it can involve more than just physical growth differences. Cognitive ...

This article was reviewed by Felix Gussone, MD. Key Takeaways: Your endocrine system regulates many bodily functions, from ...

A new study delves into the evolution and function of the human growth hormone receptor gene and asks what forces in humanity's past may have driven changes to this vital piece of DNA. The research ...

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 ...

Sermorelin, a synthetic peptide composed of the first 29 amino acids of the endogenous growth-hormone–releasing hormone (GHRH), has long captured scientific curiosity for its structural precision and ...

From human development to certain diseases developing, hormones can affect the body in several ways. “Hormones are chemical messengers that are normally created in one part of the body and go to ...

Gut microbes can regulate the exocrine and endocrine functions of the pancreas and hormone production of the gastrointestinal tract, findings that may help develop potential treatments for diabetes ...

This article was reviewed by Felix Gussone, MD. Key Takeaways: Hormones play a major role in regulating metabolism, mood, ...