CARDIOMETABOLIC RISK FACTORS

This study compared three different weight-loss diets over 12 weeks to see which works best for improving body composition and metabolic health. Forty-five adults with overweight or obesity followed either a traditional Mediterranean diet, a Mediterranean low-carb diet, or a high…

This study tested if a diet high in boron (found in foods like nuts and dried fruits) could improve weight and metabolic health in obese adults, compared to a well-known Mediterranean-style diet. Forty participants followed one of the two specific diets for four weeks. Researcher…

This small pilot study tested whether a 12-week cooking and nutrition education program could help people eat healthier and improve heart health markers better than just receiving standard healthy eating handouts. Researchers enrolled 55 adults aged 31-59 who cook at home at leas…

This study tested a telehealth education program designed to help Black adults with chronic kidney disease and their care partners work together on health decisions. The program taught skills in communication and using social support. Researchers wanted to see if the program was …

This study aimed to understand how eating different types of fat affects inflammation, cholesterol, blood sugar, and gut bacteria. Researchers fed 25 healthy adults specific diets with different fat sources and measured changes in their blood and gut health. The goal was to gathe…

This study tested whether reducing everyday plastic exposure for four weeks could lower harmful chemicals in the body and improve health markers. Researchers provided 60 adults with heart and metabolic risk factors either plastic-free food and products or no change. They measured…