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 ...

Obesity is one of the common indicators of heart disease. To measure whether a person's weight is within a healthy range or not, BMI or Body Mass Index, is calculated. Now this BMI score gives an ...

When most people think about weight and health risks, the waistline is the focus. Doctors and researchers often measure body mass index (BMI) or waist-to-hip ratios to estimate whether someone is at ...

Background Neck extension strength had been shown to be a predictor for concussion in professional rugby players. A reliable protocol for measuring neck strength had previously been devised to address ...