Height is something most deem desirable – especially men. But they may reconsider the appeal of being tall after scientists have found it could raise the risk of more than 100 diseases. Being tall has ...

Humans come in a variety of heights — and genetics play a key role in determining whether you will be short or tall. There’s much more than just heredity to consider before assuming a person will ...

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.

Humans come in all shapes and sizes, as well as in varying heights. These factors are primarily dictated by your genes. If you have taller-than-average parents, chances are you’ll be tall, too. Your ...