The average waist size for men in the U.S. is 40.6 inches. Waist size greater than 40 inches may indicate abdominal obesity, which is linked to a higher risk of major health conditions. Common ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . People with BMI-defined severe obesity but a healthy waist-to-hip ratio did not have increased mortality risk.

Obesity is known to increase the risk of cardiac issues and heart failure. But the current measurements used, namely the Body Mass Index or BMI, has widely known faults. Now, scientists have found a ...

Builder 2nd Class Liam Mahaney (left), an assistant command fitness leader, takes height and weight measurements from Lt. Clara Lee (right), both assigned to Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD), ...