Growth charts for children with rare genetic disorders—giving health care professionals and families clearer guidance on how a child is developing—have been created by an international team, led by ...

Gone are the days when we used to think that the only factor that determines a child's height is the genes. According to paediatric‑endocrinologists there are a lot of things that come into play.

Growth hormone helps children grow in height and supports healthy metabolism. When a child does not have enough of this hormone, their growth may be slow. This is sometimes called growth failure.