METABOLIC HEALTH

This 12-week study tests whether replacing highly processed soy foods (like soy burgers) with less processed options (like tofu or edamame) can lower blood pressure and improve heart health in 300 adults with obesity, hypertension, and often type 2 diabetes. Participants use a di…

This study looks at whether eating three servings of dairy each day (like milk, yogurt, and cheese) can help overweight teens (ages 15-18) and seniors (ages 60-80) improve their body weight, body composition, and blood sugar levels over six months. Participants are randomly assig…

This study looks at whether a 6-month dance exercise program can improve physical performance, metabolic health (like blood sugar and cholesterol), and mental health in women before and after menopause. Forty women will either take part in supervised dance sessions twice a week o…

This 12-week virtual trial tests whether a daily probiotic blend can improve metabolic health, inflammation, and quality of life in women with irregular menstrual cycles and related symptoms. Sixty women will take either the probiotic or a placebo daily and report their symptoms …

This study looks at how eating dairy yogurt or plant-based yogurt for 12 weeks affects body composition, bone density, and gut bacteria in overweight postmenopausal women. Participants will follow a weight-loss diet and be randomly assigned to eat two servings of dairy yogurt, pl…

This study looks at how different amounts of supervised indoor cycling change gut bacteria and related substances in healthy men aged 18 to 45. Participants will be placed into one of three groups: no structured training, moderate cycling, or high-load cycling. Researchers will m…

This study looks at whether adding green spaces, like trees and parks, to neighborhoods can improve heart health and overall well-being. Researchers will follow 835 adults aged 30-70 living in Louisville, measuring things like artery stiffness, blood pressure, and body compositio…