ADIPOSITY

This study tested a 12-week program for Hispanic mothers with overweight or obesity and their 3-5 year old children. The program included weekly classes on nutrition, exercise, and coping skills, plus exercise sessions. Researchers measured changes in weight, body fat, and health…

This study tests a new, non-surgical weight loss method called endoscopic Gastric Mucosal Ablation (GMA). It uses a thin tube and heat to treat the stomach lining, aiming to help people with obesity lose weight. The study involves 15 participants and will follow them for up to 12…

This study tested a new, non-surgical weight loss technique called Gastric Mucosal Ablation (GMA) in 13 people with class III obesity. The procedure uses a device to carefully burn the stomach lining, aiming to mimic the hormonal effects of weight-loss surgery. The main goal was …

This study tested a new, non-surgical technique called Gastric Mucosal Ablation (GMA) to help people with obesity lose weight. The procedure uses a tool called HybridAPC to remove a thin layer of stomach tissue, which may affect hormones that control weight. Fifteen participants …

This study compares two types of stitches used during robotic gastric bypass surgery for weight loss. About 150 adults with severe obesity will be randomly assigned to receive either a special barbed suture or a standard one. The main goal is to see which stitch is faster to use …

This study looked at whether a 10-week Zumba dance program could reduce body fat and improve flexibility in healthy 8-year-old children. 115 kids took part in 40-minute sessions, three times a week. Researchers measured body fat and flexibility before and after the program, and a…

This completed pilot study examined how fat tissue dysfunction contributes to type 2 diabetes risk in overweight men from South Asian, Black African/Caribbean, and White European backgrounds. Researchers used MRI scans and blood tests to measure fat distribution, inflammation, an…

This study looked at the oral health of 61 obese adults, comparing those who had bariatric surgery to those who did not. Researchers measured tooth wear, cavities, and gum disease to understand how surgery might affect the mouth. The goal was to gather information, not to test a …