As the UK's population continues to age, obesity and obesity-related diseases are an increasing burden on the NHS. However, ...

The military’s new height to waist standards aim to better measure health and readiness, but raise concerns about fairness, ...

Whether you’re ordering a new pair of denim, a fancy dress, or a plain t-shirt, knowing your correct measurements ensures you’ll have the perfect fit. When shopping online, that means fewer returns ...

Waist size is not about fashion or beauty standards. It is a health signal that doctors study closely. Fat stored around the ...

Waist-to-height ratio ‘outperforms’ BMI in identification of serious health risks, analysis of over 120,000 people suggests ...

Do you know your waist size? You should because it is one of the most accurate predictors of diabetes, heart attack and stroke. It’s time to get out that measuring tape. Pull it tight, but not so you ...

A quick check around the waist with a tape measure may be a better way of telling if you are at risk of heart disease than stepping on a scale, researchers said on Monday. Even if people are not ...

Waist measurement offers a better health check than BMI. It reveals visceral fat, linked to diabetes and heart issues. For Indians, lower waist limits apply. This simple measure predicts risks better.

BOSTON - A new study finds there may be a more accurate way to calculate a patient's risk of death from obesity, and it involves measuring a person's waist. Obesity, especially visceral or belly fat, ...

BMI is calculated by dividing your weight in kilograms by the square of your height in meters, and it usually does not ...

Are you relatively skinny but growing a “beer belly?” Has your waistline recently disappeared into a straight line with your hips? Then don’t be surprised at your next checkup if the nurse whips out a ...

The best tool for predicting the risk of heart disease may be a tape measure, researchers said Tuesday. Studies presented at a meeting of the American Heart Association show that having a big waist ...