In the U.S., the average woman's waist size is about 38.5 inches, which is above the 35-inch threshold that health experts ...

Mark your calendars, this Saturday is the Men's Health Event at Ford Field. Big picture view. Doctor Michael Lutz is behind ...

Objective Low body fat and high physical activity levels are key lifestyle factors in cancer prevention, but the interplay of abdominal obesity and physical activity on cancer risk remains unknown. We ...

Body size and excess weight, conventionally assessed using body mass index (BMI), are well-established risk factors for many types of cancer. However, new research to be presented at this year’s ...

Recent studies highlight a significant connection between obesity, cardiovascular health, and breast cancer risk in ...

Purpose: High body mass index (BMI) is an established risk factor for postmenopausal breast cancer. However, less is known about associations with waist circumference. In particular, it is unclear ...

Your waistline may say more about your current health than your BMI, according to new research. Now, we hate to be the bearer of bad news but: as our waistlines expand, so do the risks. And while ...