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 ...

The condition is better measured by looking at factors like inflammation, insulin resistance, and glucose tolerance, according to the doctor. In some cases, using BMI can result in “muscular athletes” ...

There’s no “perfect” or “better” body shape, experts agree — yet you still might find yourself wondering what your body shape ...

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A commission proposed a new definition of obesity focused on how excess fat affects the body, rather than assessing body mass ...

Two newer adiposity measures incorporating waist circumference predicted periodontitis better than body mass index, reported ...

The cut here defines the fit through the thighs: skinny, slim or straight. Waist: To find a waist size, measure across the top of a pair of jeans (laid flat) and double that number (i.e. a waist ...