Babies develop at very different rates, both physically and when reaching developmental milestones like sitting, walking or talking. That's why there's such a large range of what's considered normal ...

The charts below will give you an idea of how your mini-me compares to the average height and weight for kids in their age group. But keep in mind: The numbers in these charts are just a benchmark. It ...

If you’ve been to the doctor recently, you’ve likely received one of those lengthy printouts summarizing your visit, including providing detailed information on your weight and the corresponding body ...

“It’s scary to think that we may have been using a surrogate — BMI — that may not have been all that accurate over the years," one doctor says. “It’s scary to think that we may have been using a ...

CHICAGO — Where a teenage girl sees herself on her school's social ladder may sway her future weight, a study of more than 4,000 girls finds. Those who believed they were unpopular gained more weight ...