Share on Pinterest A new study found that waist-to-height ratio was closely linked to heart disease risk than BMI or waist circumference. Ableimages/Getty Images A new study suggests your body shape ...

Millions of Britons who have been told they are perfectly healthy could in fact be obese, scientists have revealed. Under the current rules, a body-mass-index (BMI) score of 18.5 to 25 is healthy, 25 ...

Midlife belly bulge and excessive weight may increase your chances of becoming frail in old age, according to a new study, published January 23 in BMJ Open. Scientists in Norway looked at data from ...

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Your waist size is more than just a clothing measurement—it's also a key marker of your health. While there's no one ideal waist size for men, research consistently links larger waistlines with higher ...

Your waist size is more than just a clothing measurement—it can also be an important indicator of your health. Research consistently shows that larger waist sizes are linked with increased risks of ...

Your waistline isn’t the only part of your body that could be putting your health at risk. A growing body of research suggests that neck size may also serve as an early warning sign, indicating a ...

Objective Low body fat and high physical activity levels are key lifestyle factors in cancer prevention, but the interplay of abdominal obesity and physical activity on cancer risk remains unknown. We ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Women with large waist circumference had a greater risk for death across all BMI categories. Researchers ...

ROME — Skip the bathroom scale. Scientists say a simple tape measure around your waist might be the best predictor of how your body will hold up as you get older. A study of nearly 11,000 people found ...