THE size of a man’s waist may be a better indicator of his likelihood of developing cancer than body mass index (BMI), a new ...

A study found that waist size is a better cancer risk predictor for men compared to BMI, with an extra 4 inches increasing ...

Researchers have found that waist circumference, which measures fat around the abdomen, is a better indicator of cancer risk ...

Critics are once again questioning the efficacy of BMI as a tool for diagnosing obesity, suggesting that a more holistic ...

The size of a man’s waistband is a better predictor of cancer risk than traditional body mass index measurements, research ...

Body size and excess weight, conventionally assessed using body mass index (BMI), are well-established risk factors for many ...

Wedded to weight gain? New research shows a shocking link between marriage and excess pounds. A team from the National ...

Later puberty in young men is linked to lower bone volume and lean mass, but a healthier body composition. Earlier puberty ...

Body mass index (BMI), which is measured by taking a person’s body weight and dividing the square of their height, has long ...

Since a BMI calculation is based solely on your height and weight, being female or male does not factor into how that number is calculated. That said, there are differences between men and women ...

New Delhi: Children overweight or obese may be at an increased risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in ...

The size of a man’s waistband is a better predictor of cancer risk than traditional body mass index (BMI) measurements, ...