Though some associate body mass index (BMI) with heart health risk, the British Heart Foundation says that this can be inaccurate. But in 2019, researchers found that a person’s neck circumference ...

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 ...

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With the advancement in medical science, it has now become easier to get easy access to medical screenings – available for detecting many diseases early so that patients can accordingly get treated ...

11:20, Mon, Sep 1, 2025 Updated: 11:21, Mon, Sep 1, 2025 Doctors have long relied on measurements like body mass index (BMI) and waist-to-hip ratios to assess health risks but experts are increasingly ...