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 ...

Doctors have long relied on measurements like body mass index (BMI) and waist-to-hip ratios to assess health risks. However, researchers are increasingly focusing their attention on an unexpected ...

The size of a person’s neck relative to their body can predict various health markers, studies have found. Research has shown that the size of a person’s neck in proportion to their body can be an ...

(MENAFN- The Conversation) Doctors have long relied on measurements like body mass index (BMI) and waist-to-hip ratios to assess health risks. However, researchers are increasingly focusing their ...

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 ...

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 ...

Never. I don’t wear 17½, which is fairly humongous, but an average-ish 16½. Now, you could be a hard-bodied linebacker, or you could be a sumo-sized layabout; there are many different body types, so ...

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 ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Recently, I was evaluated for sleep apnea. As part of the exam, my neck circumference was measured. Why is this important? ANSWER: Having a neck circumference greater than 16 inches ...

Q I have been upgrading my wardrobe and have decided to go with your suggestion of all-cotton shirts. But I find that they shrink and don't fit after a couple of wearings. What do I need to do besides ...