Neck size also matters as much as your Body Mass Index. Find out how to measure neck circumference and know what is the ...

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

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A new study suggests that the circumference of a child’s neck could provide a great indication of any obesity problems. A new study published in the journal Pediatrics suggests that the circumference ...

When fitness experts try to assess a person's health, they usually perform a series of standard measurements. First they measure a human's height, then compare that with the circumference of their ...

In the era of medical advancements and innovative technologies, a plethora of medical screenings are available for detecting diseases early so that patients can access treatments and have a shot at ...

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 ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A patient’s neck circumference may be a better indicator of fat mass and thus more predictive of metabolic risk than waist circumference in patients with severe obesity, according ...

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 ...

Bigger isn’t always better when it comes to certain body parts. That’s what a team of researchers are suggesting after studies found evidence that a person’s neck size relative to the rest of their ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - 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 ...

The body mass index (BMI) isn’t a perfect measure for obesity. Convenience and routine are on its side -- so health experts aren’t likely to stop using it any time soon -- but its limitations have got ...