THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) is likely to cut benchmark interest rates by 25 basis points (bps) at its meeting next week amid a stable peso and slowing inflation, Fitch Solutions’ unit BMI ...

Critics are once again questioning the efficacy of BMI as a tool for diagnosing obesity, suggesting that a more holistic ...

In Korea, a BMI of 25 is used as a standard for diagnosing obesity. A BMI of 25 corresponds to a weight of 74 kg when considering the average height of adult Namsung men at 171.5 cm. If the BMI ...

According to the National Institutes of Health, a body mass index (BMI) of 25 to 27, which is typically considered as being overweight, may offer bone health benefits and protect against osteoporosis.

Fitch Solutions unit BMI said Wednesday the lower Philippine inflation this year is expected to support further interest rate ...

A study found that waist size is a better cancer risk predictor for men compared to BMI, with an extra 4 inches increasing ...

These issues are becoming increasingly important with the emergence of the GLP-1 agonist class of drugs, which include ...

Body size and excess weight, conventionally assessed using body mass index (BMI), are well-established risk factors for many ...

Consumer spending is expected to accelerate this year, supported by easing inflation which will allow the central bank to ...

Body mass index (BMI) is a key way to assess weight status and determine if someone has a normal weight, overweight, or ...

The size of a man’s waistband is a better predictor of cancer risk than traditional body mass index measurements, research ...