Waist-to-height ratio ‘outperforms’ BMI in identification of serious health risks, analysis of over 120,000 people suggests ...

As the UK's population continues to age, obesity and obesity-related diseases are an increasing burden on the NHS. However, ...

Waist-to-height ratio is a more accurate and reliable indicator of age-related obesity risk than body mass index (BMI), ...

New research suggests waist-to-height ratio is a more accurate obesity risk indicator than BMI, especially for older adults.

Recent research highlights the waist-to-height ratio as a more effective measure of obesity risk in older adults compared to BMI. The study suggests that adopting this ratio could improve early ...

As muscle mass declines and abdominal fat rises with age, BMI can be misleading. A new study finds waist-to-height ratio better reflects real obesity risk in older adults ...

Share on Pinterest A new study found that waist-to-height ratio was closely linked to heart disease risk than BMI or waist circumference. Ableimages/Getty Images A new study suggests your body shape ...

A new definition of obesity could nearly double the prevalence of U.S. adults with the condition, a new study published ...

BMI is calculated by dividing your weight in kilograms by the square of your height in meters, and it usually does not ...

Unlike BMI, which does not distinguish between fat and muscle mass, the waist-to-height ratio better reflects visceral fat -- ...

Researchers found people with larger waists relative to their height were more likely to develop calcium buildup in their heart arteries — even if their BMI was in a healthy range. The findings could ...