by cartilage cells in growth plates increasing in number. Zoe explains further changes to the human body throughout our lives, caused by injury, illness, changes in weight, childbirth and ageing.

Growth-hormone (GH ... on the effects of recombinant human GH (rhGH) in obese patients suggests that rhGH treatment converts adipose tissue to lean body mass, but without inducing overall weight ...

British scientists unveiled research indicating that the human brain grew slowly over millions ... and contradicting previous beliefs of sudden growth. The study, a collaboration between the ...