A child’s height reflects more than genes, hormones, nutrition, and physical activity all play key roles. Supporting these ...

For parents, a visit to the pediatrician usually involves a discussion of where their child falls on a growth chart established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Now, in a bid for ...

U.S. health officials have revised a tool to track the rising cases of severe obesity among children who were previously off the charts. Updated growth charts released Thursday by the Centers for ...

Picture this: In the same pediatrician’s office, two little boys happen to have their 3-year-old well visit on the same day. Both start with a nurse, who weighs them and measures their height. Then ...

The nation’s childhood obesity problem prompts the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to change its BMI growth charts for kids. Updated growth charts released Thursday by the ...

A new method for building growth charts for children with rare diseases is being integrated into DECIPHER to help clinicians ...

Like many new parents, you might be wondering if your baby is growing at a healthy rate. Questions like, "What is the average newborn weight?" or "How much should a 1-year-old weigh?" are common ...

The CDC released extended charts so clinicians can assess the growth and treatment of children and adolescents with severe obesity. The new charts “will be useful for anyone treating severe childhood ...

Parents have been reaching new heights with their questions about children’s growth curves and charts. During your child’s routine examination with their doctor, probably the most important pieces of ...

Growth hormone use is exploding among pre-teens with wealthy parents seeking out a fast growth solution for kids who don't measure up to their peers. Getty Images/iStockphoto There’s no expense Robert ...