New research suggests that a larger waist circumference is a bigger risk factor than body mass index (BMI) for ...

Body size and excess weight, conventionally assessed using body mass index (BMI), are well-established risk factors for many ...

High adherence to the Mediterranean diet appeared linked to a slight reduction in risk for obesity-related cancer, according ...

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 ...

Obesity is a factor that can influence many areas of health, including cancer risk. Obesity can increase the risk for several cancer types, including liver, kidney, and thyroid cancer. A study ...

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 ...

Findings of a study comparing waist circumference to BMI for predicting the development of obesity-related cancers show that waist circumference is a stronger risk marker in men but not in women.

CNN: Why has there been a rise in colorectal cancer in younger people? Wen: We don’t know the exact cause, and it probably involves several factors. Since obesity is a risk factor, increasing ...

New research reveals that following a Mediterranean diet may reduce the risk of obesity ... and growth factors, are involved in the relationship between obesity and cancer. To date, it remains ...

People who closely followed a Mediterranean diet had a 6 percent lower risk of obesity-related cancers in a new study. The study found that the Mediterranean diet reduced the risk of 14 cancers ...