Objectives The impact of body mass index (BMI) on cardiovascular risk in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is unclear. RA ...

Cross-sectional studies and Mendelian randomization show that insulin resistance and chronic inflammation mediate the ...

Dr Ray O’Connor takes a look at some of the most recent clinical studies on obesity – a major global health crisis ...

A group of Swedish researchers came to this conclusion after analysing almost 340,000 patient health records and their waist circumference and body-mass-index (BMI) over more than a decade.

Smart scales can help you keep track of your muscle mass, body fat percentage, bone density and other health stats — these are the best models we have tested. The best smart scales do far more ...

WHY WAIST SIZE MATTERS MORE IN MEN Traditionally, BMI has been used to assess obesity-related cancer risks. However, researchers found that waist circumference, which measures fat around the abdomen, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Patients should be aware of their BMI, but I would put greater emphasis on these parameters. Halterman: One option is a waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), which divides waist circumference by hip ...

For example, both an increase of about 12 cm in waist circumference (e.g., comparing WC of 91.8 cm vs. 80.0 cm) and an increase of 4.3 kg/m² in BMI (e.g., BMI of 28.3 kg/m² vs. 24 kg/m²) were ...

In this exciting unboxing, we compare the iconic Chanel Waist Bag with the Louis Vuitton Bum Bag! Watch as we explore the features, design, and functionality of these two luxury bags, helping you ...