A study found that waist size is a better cancer risk predictor for men compared to BMI, with an extra 4 inches increasing risk by 25 per cent.

"In men, an increase of 1 standard deviation (10.8 cm) in waist circumference was associated with a 25% increase in the risk ...

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 ...

Everyone is talking about biomarkers right now. Hannah Coates shares the health experts’ guide to testing yours without leaving the house ...

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

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 ...

A study found that waist size is a better cancer risk predictor for men compared to BMI, with an extra 4 inches increasing risk by 25 per cent. If you are a man, your waist size could be a better ...

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 ...