Researchers have found that waist circumference, which measures fat around the abdomen, is a better indicator of cancer risk - especially for men.

A major new study from Sweden has found that waist circumference (WC)—a simple measure of abdominal fat—may be a more ...

Findings of a study comparing waist circumference to BMI for predicting the development of obesity-related cancers show that ...

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 ...

But now, experts believe measuring waist circumference is a more accurate way to predict cancer risk in men and as effective as BMI in women. Obesity is the second biggest avoidable risk factor ...