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.

Growth charts show that most males grow very little after the age of 18. In rare cases, some may continue to grow into their early twenties. At age 16, you can drive a car. At 18, you’re legally an ...

Q: My baby is small but my pediatric provider says she is "following the curve" so he is not worried. What does that mean? I'm still worried! A. If your baby is "following the curve" of the growth ...