A man with a beard and a black t-shirt measures his height with a tape measure. Genetics partially influences height, but other factors, such as nutrition, also affect how tall you become as an adult.

As an editor and writer who has contributed to many national and local publications, Nicole Gregory enjoys communicating clearly on critical health topics so that readers can make informed choices for ...

A person's weight is influenced by a variety of factors, including genetics, diet, activity level, and environment. Some of ...

Weight is a heavy topic (see what I did there?). It should go without saying that this point that you're so much more than a number on a scale, and that many factors affect your overall health, ...

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