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

The Marine Corps provided advanced notification on December 18th 2025 of changes to physical fitness standards. The new ...

An overlooked measurement is linked to early heart changes and increased heart disease risk, even in people without heart problems.

Dr Brad Stanfield warns hidden visceral fat can drive chronic disease, even in people with a normal BMI – so try this one thing to get a clearer picture.

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.

While obesity is a known risk factor for heart disease, a new study showed that the ratio of a person's waist measurement compared to their height is more reliable than body mass index (BMI) at ...

The ratio of a person's waist measurement compared to their height is more reliable than body mass index (BMI) at predicting heart disease risk, according to new research from UPMC and University of ...

It’s important to know your numbers when it comes to heart disease risk. Cholesterol levels, weight, blood pressure and A1C all offer vital clues when it comes to the state of your cardiovascular ...

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 ...

New research involving nearly 140,000 postmenopausal women reveals that measuring waist circumference alongside body mass index modestly improves the ability to predict mortality risk in older women.