Healio

Tirzepatide may improve ASCVD risk in those who achieve lower BMI

Individuals who achieved a BMI of less than 25 kg/m2 in the SURMOUNT trials of tirzepatide also experienced significant ...
Yahoo

BMI alone is a poor indicator of health, the AMA says. These metrics may be better.

Is BMI the best way to assess weight and health? (Photo illustration: Jack Forbes/Yahoo Life; photos: Getty Images) Body mass index (BMI) is a simple tool for assessing whether an individual falls ...
Science Daily

BMI alone may not be a sufficient indicator of metabolic health

Body mass index (BMI) is not a complete measure of metabolic health, and a high proportion of U.S. adults with normal BMI still have obesity. Body mass index (BMI) is not a complete measure of ...
The Hill

American Medical Association says use of BMI metric on its own has done ‘historical harm’

The American Medical Association (AMA) said the use of the body mass index (BMI) metric on its own has done “historical harm” as an “imperfect measure” of bodily health. The AMA said in a post on its ...
Rolling Out

Why BMI doesn’t tell the full story of health

The Body Mass Index (BMI) has long been a standard tool for assessing weight-related health risks. However, growing evidence suggests that this one-size-fits-all metric does not serve all communities ...
Health.com

BMI Not Always a Good Indicator of Metabolic Health, Study Shows

Julia is the associate news editor for Health, where she edits and publishes news articles on trending health and wellness topics. Her work has been featured in The Heights, an independent student ...