Obesity has long been established as a risk factor for cancer, particularly when it’s stored in certain areas of the body. Now, new research suggests that a larger waist circumference is a bigger risk ...

Waist measurement offers a better health check than BMI. It reveals visceral fat, linked to diabetes and heart issues. For Indians, lower waist limits apply. This simple measure predicts risks better.

The Marine Corps just killed height-and-weight screenings. A completely new method is now the standard for every Marine's body composition check. Here is what Marines need to know.

Objective Low body fat and high physical activity levels are key lifestyle factors in cancer prevention, but the interplay of abdominal obesity and physical activity on cancer risk remains unknown. We ...

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 ...

Starkest differences by sex in waist circumference, glucose intolerance ...

Women with certain cardiometabolic risk factors, including type 2 diabetes and high waist circumference, face a greater ...

The maximum waist-to-height ratio allowed for Marines is more stringent than the Defense Department’s requirement.

Are you gaining weight around the waist? Find out why your waist circumference could signal major health risks ...