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

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 ...

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

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

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

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

Findings of a study comparing waist circumference to BMI for predicting the development of obesity-related cancers show that waist circumference is a stronger risk marker in men but not in women.

While women generally have fat spread across their bodies, men are more likely to store fat in the abdominal area. Therefore, waist size measurement is a more effective measure. Additionally ...

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 ...

Waist circumference (WC) is a stronger risk marker than BMI for developing obesity-related cancers in men, but not women, ...