Neck size is proving to be a powerful indicator of hidden health risks. Larger neck circumferences are associated with ...

When it comes to key numbers that give you insight into health status, things such as blood pressure and BMI probably come to ...

Experts say neck measurements, which are quick and easy to do, could complement existing health checks and may even flag up ...

The measurement of your neck reveals how fat accumulates in your upper body section which includes your neck and throat area. The body fat located near internal organs is called visceral fat, which ...

Doctors are increasingly looking beyond body mass index (BMI) and waist size to better understand how fat distribution in the ...

Such screening is recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, an influential panel sponsored by the government’s Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, starting at the age of 6. Right ...

When doctors talk about heart health, common markers like cholesterol, blood pressure, and waist size usually take the spotlight. But what if a simple tape measure around the neck could also reveal ...

When most people think about weight and health risks, the waistline is the focus. Doctors and researchers often measure body mass index (BMI) or waist-to-hip ratios to estimate whether someone is at ...

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A study of 168 obese patients has found that the neck size of 36 cm or greater in females and 39 cm or more in males is correlated to the abnormalities associated with ...

Measuring children's neck circumference could provide a quick, simple way to screen them for weight problems, a new study suggests. Such screening is recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task ...