waist circumference
Latest from waist circumference
Waist size in men could better predict risk of cancer than BMI, finds study
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.
Updated on Mar 24, 2025 10:30 AM IST
Death by diabetes and your waist size are linked? Study reveals shocking results
The study observed how the waist circumference can play a significant role in determining the mortality rate.
Published on Jan 21, 2025 01:58 PM IST
Tapatrisha Das
The end of one-size-fits-all: Obesity diagnosis enters a new era
A new report from the Lancet Global Commission calls for a shift in how obesity is diagnosed, moving beyond the traditional Body Mass Index (BMI).
Published on Jan 18, 2025 04:08 PM IST
Women with diabetes, stop shrinking your waistline!
The study observed that broader waistline can lead to lesser mortality risk in women with diabetes.
Updated on Dec 06, 2024 04:39 PM IST
Tapatrisha Das