Monitoring your health begins with understanding your body composition, and one of the simplest ways to do that is by using a BMI calculator.

Development refers to both growth and function. It involves the maturation and myelination of the nervous system, as well as acquiring various skills for the body's function. “During early pregnancy, ...

At every appointment, your baby's doctor will measure and record your baby boy's measurements on their personal growth chart. How your baby grows over time will help your doctor track their physical ...

If you wonder how your body sizes up to others your age, it can help to compare to the average weight and height of teenagers. Keep in mind there are several factors that affect the average weight 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, ...

When it comes to health, many of us focus on the number on the scale. However, weight alone doesn’t tell the whole story. A child who appears “plump” may ...

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.

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron takes off from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 6, 2014, during RED FLAG-Alaska 15-1. RF-A is a ...