The average waist size for men in the U.S. is 40.6 inches. This is also the threshold experts use to define abdominal obesity ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A patient’s neck circumference may be a better indicator of fat mass and thus more predictive of metabolic risk than waist circumference in patients with severe obesity, according ...

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 ...

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 decline in BMI may be risk factors or early indicators associated with cognitive impairment, suggesting the importance of dynamic monitoring. HealthDay News — Lower body mass index (BMI) and waist ...

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 ...

Background: Estimation of relative contribution of Body Mass Index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC) on health outcomes requires a regression model that includes both obesity metrics. But, ...

Body size and excess weight, conventionally assessed using body mass index (BMI), are well-established risk factors for many types of cancer. However, new research to be presented at this year's ...

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 ...

Rochester, MN - A fatty midsection in individuals with coronary artery disease is associated with a significantly increased risk of death, whereas body-mass index (BMI), a measure of overall adiposity ...