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

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

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 ...

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

To find out their WHR, a person needs to measure both the circumference of their waist and their hips. Circumference means the distance around something. To measure the circumference of their ...

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

New research suggests that a larger waist circumference is a bigger risk factor than body mass index (BMI) for ...

Their weight, height and waist circumference will be added to their NHS medical records and tracked over their lifetime. Those who creep into the overweight or obese category will be given advice ...