It’s “just” an electronic growth chart. But lurking inside is a disruptive new approach to medicine. In a world where organ transplants and MRIs are commonplace, pediatric growth charts don’t sound ...

The old rule of thumb for calculating a pet’s age in “human years” is simple: Just multiply by 7. By that common guideline, a 3-year-old cat is a young adult, equivalent to a human 21-year-old. And a ...

We've all had that one pet we love so much we almost view them as a child rather than a pet (probably because they're smaller than us, unless they're a horse). But what if I told you there is a chance ...

Regulating cholesterol levels is crucial for heart health. There are two types of cholesterol (we’ll explain the difference between “good” and “bad” shortly), and if you have too much of the kind that ...

Use this calculator to determine whether a child is at a healthy weight for his/her height, age and sex. The BMI-percentile-for-age calculator automatically adjusts for differences in height, age and ...

Image source: Flickr user Anders Lejczak. You'll make a number of critical decisions during your lifetime when it comes to your finances, but arguably, one of the most important will be your choice ...

Lindsay Modglin is a nurse and professional writer who regularly writes about complex medical topics, as well as travel and the great outdoors. She holds a professional certificate in scientific ...

If you're putting away $500 per month, you're on track to become a millionaire in 33 years. Bump those monthly contributions up to $1,000 per month and it will only take you 25 years to reach seven ...