The average weight for women in the U.S. is 170.8 pounds, and the average height is 5 feet, 3 inches tall. These are mathematical calculations, so they don’t necessarily represent what’s typical or ...

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 ...

While research suggests having a higher weight may increase your risk for certain conditions, people can be healthy at every ...

Obesity and overweight refer to excessive fat accumulation. Addressing obesity and overweight conditions is crucial for ...

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

Predicted heights are usually within 4 inches, taller or shorter, than actual adult height. Medical conditions and other factors can affect a child's growth. Estimates are less accurate when ...

Healthier diets and lower waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) throughout midlife are associated with better brain and cognitive health in older age.

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The Queen of all media, 71, shared photos and short videos from her trip to Belgium on Instagram. Oprah looked amazing in a denim jumpsuit that showed off her tiny waistline, even as she admitted ...

While calorie counting feels like something we've left (thank goodness) in the nineties, sometimes we need to know the answer to the key question: 'how many calories should a woman eat in a day?

A major new study from Sweden has found that waist circumference (WC)—a simple measure of abdominal fat—may be a more ...

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