Waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), also known as waist-hip ratio, is the circumference of the waist divided by the circumference of the hips. Research associates a high WHR with certain health risks. The ...

Now, new research suggests that a larger waist circumference is a bigger risk factor than body mass index (BMI) for obesity-related cancers — but only for men, not for women. The findings ...

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 ...

Experts believe measuring waist circumference is a more accurate way to predict cancer risk in men - Tim Platt/Digital Vision ...

Their weight, height and waist circumference will be added to their NHS medical records and tracked over their lifetime. Those who creep into the overweight or obese category will be given advice ...

The hottest new silhouette is block. This season, designers aren’t wasting any time emphasizing the waist. Take Marie Adam-Leenaerdt, who put out a collection that called to mind the aesthetics ...

Body mass index (BMI) was almost three times more likely to classify children as overweight as a waist circumference-to-height ratio, according to a new study. Published in Obesity and ...

First things first: There’s nothing wrong with not wearing shapewear, which has a reputation for being uncomfortable — the phrase “sausage casing” came up often in interviews for this guide.

Before shopping, here’s some helpful advice from self-described “denim whisperer” Clotilde Testa of Walk the West: Know your exact waist, hip, and rise measurements, either through measuring ...