Did you know your waistline might be telling you more than just your fitness level? Research shows that every 4-inch increase ...

Findings of a study comparing waist circumference to BMI for predicting the development of obesity-related cancers show that ...

Now, new research suggests that a larger waist circumference is a bigger risk factor than body mass index (BMI) for obesity-related cancers — but only for men, not for women. The findings ...

But now, Swedish scientists believe that measuring waist circumference is a more accurate way to assess cancer risk in men. This isn’t the first time waist size has been tied to higher health risks.

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

The ideal shape for a man has always been broad shoulders, narrow waist and hips and a six-pack ... paints an alarming picture of a nation of men who have evolved into human blobs.

A major new study from Sweden has found that waist circumference (WC)—a simple measure of abdominal fat—may be a more ...

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

Waist trainers have gained popularity as a tool to help achieve an hourglass figure, but there's no proof that they are able to permanently change the shape of your body or aid in long-term weight ...

But now, experts believe measuring waist circumference is a more accurate way to predict cancer risk in men and as effective as BMI in women. Obesity is the second biggest avoidable risk factor ...