Findings of a study comparing waist circumference to BMI for predicting the development of obesity-related cancers show that ...

Researchers have found that waist circumference, which measures fat around the abdomen, is a better indicator of cancer risk ...

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 study has revealed. For years, NHS doctors have used BMI to assess ...

A study found that waist size is a better cancer risk predictor for men compared to BMI, with an extra 4 inches increasing risk by 25 per cent. If you are a man, your waist size could be a better ...

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 ...

Body size and excess weight, conventionally assessed using body mass index (BMI), are well-established risk factors for many types of cancer. However, new research to be presented at this year's ...

Body mass index (BMI), which is measured by taking a person’s body weight and dividing the square of their height, has long ...

Measuring your waist could reveal if you are at risk of at least six cancers, new research suggests. Experts found a four inch (11cm) increase in waist measurement over the course of 14 years ...