The Body Mass Index (BMI) helps in calculating the height-to-weight ratio of a person. The score determines if a person is at his/her healthy weight or needs to shed or gain more kilos. A BMI ...

In men, a WC increase of approximately 11 cm (e.g., comparing a WC of 100.8 cm versus 90 cm) was associated with a 25% higher risk of developing obesity-related cancers. The authors explain, "BMI ...

People with long-term conditions such as COPD, diabetes and heart disease should have their BMI checked and recorded ‘at least once a year’, NICE has said. In draft guidance published today, NICE said ...

But now, experts believe measuring waist circumference is a more accurate way to predict cancer risk in men and as effective as BMI in women. Obesity is the second biggest avoidable risk factor ...