METABOLIC SYNDROME

This study tested whether eating strawberry powder daily could improve heart and metabolic health in overweight or obese adults with borderline high cholesterol. Participants tried different amounts of strawberry powder for four weeks at a time to see effects on cholesterol, bloo…

This study tested whether a structured, intensive lifestyle program could help overweight or obese adults with metabolic syndrome achieve significant weight loss and reverse their condition. 68 participants followed either an intensive low-carb diet and exercise plan or a standar…

This study compared two types of time-restricted eating schedules in overweight adults with metabolic syndrome. Researchers tested whether eating earlier in the day or later in the day was more effective for improving health. They measured changes in body weight, abdominal fat, b…

This study tested whether drinking hydrogen-rich water for 12 weeks could help improve body composition and blood markers in adults with metabolic syndrome. Forty participants were randomly assigned to drink either the hydrogen water or a placebo. The goal was to see if this simp…

This study tested if a medication called eplerenone could improve heart health in overweight or obese people with high blood pressure or related conditions. It compared eplerenone to another standard blood pressure drug to see which was better at improving blood flow and reducing…

This study tested whether providing free, healthy meals designed for medical conditions, with or without weekly group health sessions, could help people manage high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity. It involved 75 Black adults from a Cleveland community with high rates of he…

This study tested a new digital care approach for families with children living with obesity in Sweden. It compared standard in-person clinic visits to a program that replaced half the visits with a smartphone app for tracking health goals and communicating with caregivers. The g…

This study tested if a 16-week home program combining leg stimulation exercise with a diet plan was better than diet alone for improving health in adults with spinal cord injuries. Researchers measured changes in body fat, insulin sensitivity, and metabolism. The goal was to see …

This study tested whether a drug called vericiguat could improve the function of tiny blood vessels in the heart for people with metabolic syndrome, a cluster of conditions like high blood pressure and high blood sugar. Forty-five participants were randomly assigned to receive ei…

This study tested whether taking capsules of Moringa oleifera leaf powder could improve key health markers in adults with metabolic syndrome, a cluster of conditions like high blood pressure and high blood sugar. For 8 weeks, 36 participants took either the Moringa powder or a pl…

This study tested whether drinking two different herbal tea blends could improve health markers in adults with metabolic syndrome. Thirty overweight adults drank either a 'VitalPLANT' tea or a combination of VitalPLANT and Helichrysum italicum tea daily for one week. Researchers …

This study looked at a community health program called COPE that has been running in the Navajo Nation since 2009. It aimed to see if the program helped people with diabetes better manage their condition by improving blood sugar, blood pressure, and other health measures. Researc…

This study tested a flexible lifestyle program for people with conditions like insulin resistance, obesity, or prediabetes. It started with either nutrition or exercise counseling. If a person's insulin resistance didn't improve enough after 8 weeks, the program could switch them…

This small pilot study tested whether metformin, a common and affordable diabetes medication, could improve blood vessel function and blood flow in the brains of people living with HIV who also have metabolic syndrome. The researchers enrolled 30 participants in South Africa who …

This study tested whether using canola oil instead of typical dietary fats for 12 weeks could improve heart disease risk factors in people with metabolic syndrome. Researchers enrolled 80 adults to compare the effects on cholesterol, blood vessel function, and other health marker…

This study tested whether taking a green tea extract supplement for one month could improve gut health and reduce harmful inflammation in people with metabolic syndrome, a cluster of conditions like high blood pressure and high blood sugar. Forty-six participants, including some …

This study tested whether a daily supplement made from black seed (Nigella sativa) could help improve health markers and quality of life for perimenopausal women with metabolic syndrome. Fifty women were randomly assigned to take the supplement or follow a Mediterranean diet for …

This study directly compared four common approaches for managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) over 12 weeks. Researchers assigned 192 women with PCOS to take either metformin, inositol supplements, follow a calorie-restricted diet, or use all three treatments combined. The go…

This study tested whether adding a natural component from milk fat (MFGM) to the diet could help adults with metabolic syndrome. Participants drank either the special milk or a regular milk for two weeks while eating a controlled diet. Researchers measured blood sugar, gut health…

This study tested a 12-week diet and lifestyle program called the SWW Method to see if it could help women improve their blood sugar levels and manage their weight. The program included guidance on fasting, meal timing, and protein-focused eating. Researchers compared 45 women wh…

This study aimed to find the best combination of exercise intensity and the common diabetes drug metformin to improve blood vessel function and insulin sensitivity in adults with metabolic syndrome. Researchers tested whether high or low-intensity exercise worked better with metf…

This study looked at whether having metabolic syndrome (a cluster of conditions like high blood pressure and high blood sugar) changes how well a steroid injection works for chronic back and leg pain caused by a herniated disc. Researchers gave the injection to 51 adults whose pa…

This small, completed pilot study explored whether it's practical and acceptable for people with depression to reduce how much ultra-processed food they eat. The study involved 20 adults with major depressive disorder who typically ate a lot of these foods. Researchers wanted to …

This study followed 215 newly diagnosed HIV patients in Hong Kong for up to 5 years to understand the long-term health effects of different HIV medications. Researchers tracked conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, bone loss, and kidney problems that can develop alongsid…

This study aimed to see if a score based on a person's genetics could predict how well they respond to a specific low-fat diet. Researchers enrolled 115 adults with metabolic syndrome in Mexico. Participants followed the recommended diet for two months while researchers tracked c…

This study aimed to understand if drinking orange juice has different effects on heart and diabetes risk factors compared to sugary drinks like soda. Researchers had 56 normal-weight and overweight adults drink either orange juice or a sugar-sweetened beverage daily for four week…

This study observed 42 people with spinal cord injuries for one year after they left the hospital. Researchers tracked their nutrition, home environment, mood, and activity levels to understand why weight gain is common after such injuries. The goal was to gather information to h…

This study aimed to find the best measurements for predicting metabolic syndrome in people with obesity. Researchers analyzed data from 332 adults, comparing standard body measurements with newer calculations based on waist size and blood tests. The goal was to identify which ind…

This study aimed to see if measuring how the body handles fats (triglycerides) could help identify which patients with stable heart disease are at higher risk for future heart problems. Researchers followed 514 people with coronary artery disease for 18 months, tracking their tri…

This study aimed to understand why weight loss surgery improves the body's ability to manage blood sugar so quickly, often before significant weight loss occurs. Researchers studied 28 women, comparing fat cells from those with and without obesity before and after surgery. They l…

This study aimed to better understand how excess belly fat relates to the buildup of fatty plaques in arteries, which can lead to heart attacks. Researchers used MRI and CT scans to measure fat distribution and artery plaque in 357 healthy adults aged 35-65. The goal was to gathe…

This study followed 1100 people with shoulder pain for up to 5 years to understand what factors lead to long-lasting pain. Researchers specifically wanted to see if having metabolic syndrome (a cluster of conditions like high blood pressure and excess belly fat) makes shoulder pa…

This study aimed to understand why people living with HIV are at higher risk for other health problems like heart disease and diabetes, even when their virus is controlled by medication. Researchers followed 320 Chilean patients, with and without metabolic syndrome, to collect de…

This study aimed to understand if having type 2 diabetes changes a person's risk of getting malaria and other parasitic worm infections. Researchers in Cameroon followed 406 adults, some with diabetes and some without, for one year. They tested blood and stool samples regularly t…

This study aims to understand if a person's 'metabolic flexibility'—how well their body switches between burning sugars and fats for energy—predicts their future health. Researchers are bringing back 18 people from a study done 16 years ago to check their current health markers. …

This study aimed to see if a blood test taken before weight loss surgery could predict how well a patient would do afterward. Researchers followed 23 patients who had gastric bypass surgery, checking their blood for a marker called PTX3 beforehand. They then tracked the patients'…

This study looked at whether higher vitamin D levels are linked to a lower risk of metabolic syndrome (a cluster of conditions like high blood pressure and insulin resistance) in older adults who do not have a vitamin D deficiency. Researchers surveyed nearly 2,000 community-dwel…

This study aimed to understand how a 12-month lifestyle program affects body fat and specific gene activity in adults with metabolic syndrome. Researchers followed 50 participants, tracking their weight, body composition, and blood markers at the start, 6 months, and 12 months. P…