A quick and easy way to know if you are at risk for heart attacks or diabetes is to get out your tool box. Measuring your waist circumference can offer insight into your health, though, according to ...

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 study has revealed. For years, NHS doctors have used BMI to assess obesity ...

THE size of a person’s waist may provide a clue to their likelihood of developing cancer, a new study reveals. It found both men and women carrying excess weight around the waistline increased their ...

If you are a man, your waist size could be a better indicator of cancer risk. A new study conducted by researchers at Lund University found that while scientists have relied on BMI (body mass index) ...

How many times have you looked into the mirror and realised that you have accumulated fat on your body? Most people develop fat either in the mid-section, around their hips, or the waist and thighs.

Waist measurement offers a better health check than BMI. It reveals visceral fat, linked to diabetes and heart issues. For Indians, lower waist limits apply. This simple measure predicts risks better.