Your waistline could reveal a hidden heart risk your BMI misses, major study finds

A person's waist size may reveal more about their heart health than the number on the scale, according to new research. A study found that waist measurements can identify potential cardiovascular risks that may be missed when doctors rely on body mass index (BMI) alone. Researchers from the Cross-Cohort Collaboration analyzed data from nearly 260,000 adults enrolled in 15 long-term health studies , following participants for about 20 years. BMI IS WRONG WAY TO MEASURE OBESITY, RESEARCHERS SAY —