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Results 1 - 10 of 27 for Growth hormone
  1. Growth Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... gland problem or disease. The pituitary gland makes growth hormone, which stimulates the growth of bone and other ... of it may be very short. Treatment with growth hormone can stimulate growth. People can also have too ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/growthdisorders.html - Health Topics
  2. Pituitary Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... pituitary is the "master control gland" - it makes hormones that affect growth and the functions of other glands in the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/pituitarydisorders.html - Health Topics
  3. Hormones (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... over time, and affect many different processes, including: Growth and development Metabolism - how your body gets energy from the foods you eat Sexual function Reproduction Mood Endocrine glands, which are special groups of cells, make hormones. The major endocrine glands are the pituitary, pineal, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/hormones.html - Health Topics
  4. Pituitary Tumors (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... pituitary is the "master control gland" - it makes hormones that affect growth and the functions of other glands in the body. Pituitary tumors are common, but often they don't cause health ... tumor produces hormones and disrupts the balance of hormones in your ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/pituitarytumors.html - Health Topics
  5. Endocrine Diseases (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... body processes from head to toe. These include: Growth and development Metabolism - digestion, elimination, breathing, blood circulation and maintaining body temperature Sexual function Reproduction Mood If your hormone levels are too high or too low, you ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/endocrinediseases.html - Health Topics
  6. Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (National Library of Medicine)  
    Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) is a rare, degenerative brain disorder. Symptoms usually start around age 60. Memory problems, behavior changes, vision problems, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/creutzfeldtjakobdisease.html - Health Topics
  7. Dwarfism (National Library of Medicine)  
    People with dwarfism have short stature. This means that their height is under 4' 10" as an adult. They are usually of normal intelligence. Dwarfism most often ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/dwarfism.html - Health Topics
  8. Healthy Sleep (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... heart and vascular system a rest Release more growth hormone, which helps children grow. It also boosts muscle ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/healthysleep.html - Health Topics
  9. Older Adult Health (National Library of Medicine)  
    People in the U.S. are living longer than ever before. Many older adults live active and healthy lives. But there's no getting around one thing: as we age, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/olderadulthealth.html - Health Topics
  10. Prader-Willi Syndrome (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... learning disabilities There is no cure for PWS. Growth hormone, exercise, and dietary supervision can help build muscle ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/praderwillisyndrome.html - Health Topics
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