In contrast, a large waist circumference indicates an accumulation of fat in the intra-abdominal region—and fat in this area ...

Experts believe measuring waist circumference is a more accurate way to predict cancer risk in men - Tim Platt/Digital Vision The size of a man’s waistband is a better predictor of cancer risk than ...

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 ...

The study said the alternative to BMI offers a better way to measure visceral fat, which poses a greater cardiovascular threat. Calculating waist-to-height ratio offers a more accurate picture of a ...

A larger-than-ideal waist is not only less than great for fitting into your clothes, it also has health risks, according to Craig Peters, a cardiologist with HonorHealth. Waist measurement has an even ...

"The IDEA study confirms to us the importance of measuring waist circumference, alongside current measures such as BMI, blood pressure, blood glucose, and lipid levels, in identifying patients in a ...

New study lends more evidence that it's better to be shaped like a pear as opposed to an apple -- with weight around the abdomen. A new study from the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute in ...

New research concludes that your waist-to-hip ratio could be a better indicator of health than BMI. BMI is a widespread but controversial screening tool for obesity and overweight. Experts interviewed ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Adults with higher average BMI or waist circumference over 20 years have increased risk for poor cardiometabolic ...

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 ...

Emma Gearon receives funding from an Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship, and Deakin University. A new study has found the waistlines of Australian adults are increasing faster ...