Waist size is not about fashion or beauty standards. It is a health signal that doctors study closely. Fat stored around the ...

ROME — Skip the bathroom scale. Scientists say a simple tape measure around your waist might be the best predictor of how your body will hold up as you get older. A study of nearly 11,000 people found ...

For years, people have been taught to pay attention to three little letters that are supposed to tell them exactly how healthy they are — or aren’t. BMI, also known as body mass index. Unfortunately, ...

Waist measurement offers a better health check than BMI. It reveals visceral fat, linked to diabetes and heart issues. For Indians, lower waist limits apply. This simple measure predicts risks better.