DIET, HEALTHY

This study tests whether a 12-week telephone health coaching program, called Support Your Heart, is practical and helpful for young adults aged 18-39 who have at least two heart disease risk factors (like poor sleep, inactivity, or high blood pressure). Twenty participants in the…

This study looks at whether providing medically tailored groceries can help people with type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure keep up healthy eating habits and control their blood sugar and blood pressure. About 80 adults who already took part in a meal delivery study will rece…

This study tested whether a 12-week online Mediterranean diet program could reduce liver fat in people with a type of fatty liver disease (MASLD). 78 adults followed either the diet program or received standard advice. The goal was to see if the diet could improve liver health an…

This study tests whether a program combining exercise, diet advice, and behavioral support can improve fitness and health in adults aged 60-75 who are at high risk for heart disease. Participants in the program receive supervised high-intensity exercise and counseling, while all …

This study tests a structured nutrition plan for 300 ICU patients who had abdominal surgery and cannot eat normally. The plan includes IV nutrition, oral supplements, and a device to measure calorie needs. Researchers will track infections, ICU stay length, and muscle loss to see…

This study tests whether teaching kidney transplant recipients to eat a whole-food plant-based diet can improve their blood pressure, blood sugar, and weight, and reduce hospital visits and infections. About 49 adults who had a kidney transplant in the past 2–12 months and have h…

This study looks at what happens inside the body after eating broccoli sprouts. Researchers will measure changes in urine, blood, and gut bacteria in 83 healthy adults. The goal is to find biological markers that show someone has eaten cruciferous vegetables, which could help imp…

This study gives 250 low-income families in Indianapolis a weekly box of healthy foods like meat, milk, fruits, and vegetables for a year. Researchers will check if children's diet quality, food security, and mental health improve compared to families not getting the boxes. The g…

This study looks at whether adding community health worker visits and free healthy groceries to the standard Meals on Wheels program can help older adults eat better, feel less lonely, and improve their quality of life. About 1,640 Rhode Island seniors at high nutritional risk wi…