Medically reviewed by Daniel Combs, MD The average male height varies across the world. The average male is about 5 feet 9 ...

Although it is not generally advisable for children to drink coffee, there is no strong evidence that coffee can stunt growth. Coffee is one of the most popular caffeinated beverages in the world.

Does weight training stunt growth? Here’s what the experts have to say. The fitness world is awash with half-truths and misinformation, with myths surrounding weight training tending to be ...

The myth that caffeine stunts growth comes from older research linking coffee to osteoporosis. Caffeine doesn’t affect height, but poor nutrition, chronic illness, and some health conditions can.

Stunted growth is an outcome of chronic malnutrition, and malnutrition in the first months and years of life raises the risk of developing non-communicable diseases as an adult. While it’s very ...