British Heart Foundation warns that waist measurements over 38 inches for men and 31 inches for women may indicate increased risk of heart disease, diabetes and stroke ...

Are you relatively skinny but growing a “beer belly?” Has your waistline recently disappeared into a straight line with your hips? Then don’t be surprised at your next checkup if the nurse whips out a ...

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 ...

You should measure your waist between the lowest rib and the top of your hip. Avoid measuring your waist over bulky clothing ...

BOSTON - A new study finds there may be a more accurate way to calculate a patient's risk of death from obesity, and it involves measuring a person's waist. Obesity, especially visceral or belly fat, ...

Experts believe measuring waist circumference is a more accurate way to predict cancer risk in men - Tim Platt/Digital Vision The size of a man’s waistband is a better predictor of cancer risk than ...

Nov. 7, 2003 — Enlarged waist circumference is associated with a syndrome of lipid overaccumulation and increased mortality, according to the results of a cross-sectional study published in the ...

(CBS4)-Let's say you're tipping the scales little bit more than you'd like. Isn't really that big a deal? Probably more than you think. Obesity now ranks the No. 1 cause of death in America; in fact, ...