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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Neck size is proving to be a powerful indicator of hidden health risks. Larger neck circumferences are associated with cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and sleep apnea, even among those with normal ...

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 ...

What if the size of your neck could whisper secrets about your heart? Strange as it sounds, researchers have found that your neck circumference may reveal whether you’re heading towards heart problems ...

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 ...