Science news articles about 'growth hormone secretion'

... and other blood lipids, and insulin resistance. Previous research has shown that growth hormone secretion is reduced in substantial number of those with the syndrome. High doses of growth hormone ...

A mutation that causes a childhood tumor syndrome also impairs growth hormone secretion, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found. The discovery provides new ...

An experimental drug known as MK-677 that stimulates growth hormone secretion in the body can boost muscle mass in older adults, perhaps combating physical weakness or "frailty," researchers report.