Belly fat, easily measured by waist circumference, is a key indicator for fatty liver and diabetes risk, especially in ...

(CNN) -- Heart attack survivors who carry extra weight around their belly are at greater risk of another heart attack, new research has found, another reason why measuring your waist may be more ...

Waist size is not about fashion or beauty standards. It is a health signal that doctors study closely. Fat stored around the ...

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 ...

A new definition of obesity could nearly double the prevalence of U.S. adults with the condition, a new study published ...

Measuring tape not only tells you what clothing size you need, but it can reveal your risk for diabetes as well. According to a study published in the journal PLoS Medicine, the circumference of a ...

New UK guidance encourages people to calculate their waist to height ratio to gauge health. Keeping your waist measurement less than half your height may help prevent various risks associated with ...

THE QUESTION People's weight and body mass index (a measure of fatness calculated from weight and height) are common predictors of cardiovascular and other health problems and even early death. Might ...

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 ...

Whether you’re ordering a new pair of denim, a fancy dress, or a plain t-shirt, knowing your correct measurements ensures you’ll have the perfect fit. When shopping online, that means fewer returns ...

Flat Belly Diet experts and scientists have known for years that excess body fat isn’t good for you. Obesity (which means “overfat”), is considered as deadly as smoking, according to some analyses.

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 ...