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

Critics are once again questioning the efficacy of BMI as a tool for diagnosing obesity, suggesting that a more holistic ...

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 ...

New research presented at the Congress on Obesity reveals significant differences in body composition among people with ...

The latest study also shows that men’s total body fat increases compared to lean muscle mass as they age - but women appear ...

Wedded to weight gain? New research shows a shocking link between marriage and excess pounds. A team from the National ...

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

For decades, the Body Mass Index (BMI) has been the gold standard for measuring body fat and assessing health risks. However, ...

A high BMI is often linked to an increased risk of various health problems. A BMI above 25 is classified as overweight, while ...

The loss of muscle mass and strength poses an increasingly significant challenge for an aging society. Prof. Kristina ...

Overall, women were more likely to have fewer negative risk factors and more positive ones compared to men. But women with ...

Excess weight in midlife is a known risk factor for kidney cancer, but new research indicates that weight patterns throughout ...