Beauty standards are forever changing, and women often turn to social media for tips and tricks on achieving their dream ...

A new American study suggests some middle-age-spread is more harmful than others – here’s how to tell the difference ...

"Waist circumference is closely linked to health risks like diabetes and heart disease, but it's not regularly measured in ...

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waist-to-height ratio and waist circumference - without the need for a tape measure. Using artificial intelligence (AI) and taking into account your age and gender, this then produces a body ...

New research to be presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (Venice, Italy, May 12-15) shows that the obesity medication tirzepatide consistently reduces body weight and waist ...

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and obesity are at a higher risk of giving birth to smaller babies in terms of ...

Called the body roundness index, or BRI, this new screening method uses waist circumference and height to predict overall body fat and visceral fat levels, instead of using weight and height to ...

Abdominal obesity, characterized by excess fat accumulation around the abdomen, is measured by waist circumference and poses ...

The consequences for our health are far-reaching. These latest statistics reveal that many adults are at risk of obesity-related problems – the NHS states that a middle measuring 37in (94cm) or ...

A new TikTok trend claims adding a teaspoon of cinnamon to your daily coffee for one week can help you burn fat. Is there any truth to this?