Growth plates are areas of cartilage found at the ends of long bones. They play a role in the bone growth of children and teens. An injury to a growth plate can affect the development of a bone. While ...

A survey from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago found that 40% of parents who worked remotely during the pandemic reported higher parenting stress compared with only 27% of parents ...

If your child's been injured you may have learned about growth plates, but if not, you may not know what they are or why they are important.

Rare growth disorders are a diverse group of uncommon conditions that affect an individual’s physical development. They may stem from genetic mutations, hormonal imbalances, or other complex factors.

Children need vitamins including B12 to help their brains and bodies develop and grow. Not getting enough vitamin B12, which is also called cobalamin, can make children feel weak and tired and slow ...

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 ...

More than one in three kindergarten children in B.C. are entering school with challenges in one or more core areas of development—a rate higher than ever recorded in the province, according to new ...