OBESITY & OVERWEIGHT

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 looked at whether the medication semaglutide improves blood flow through the heart's arteries in people with and without diabetes. Researchers measured blood flow in 122 patients before they started the drug and again three months later. The goal was to see if this com…

This study tested a new, custom-made device to better secure breathing tubes in obese patients. Researchers compared the 3D-printed holder, designed to fit a patient's unique facial shape, against standard tape or holders. They measured how well the tube stayed in place, patient …

This early-stage study checked how two common medications (an antibiotic and an antifungal) might change how the body processes an experimental drug called VCT220, which is being developed for weight management. It involved 32 healthy volunteers to see if these other drugs increa…

This early-stage study aimed to understand how a new oral drug for obesity, called VCT220, might interact with three common medications (repaglinide, rosuvastatin, and digoxin). It enrolled 24 healthy, overweight, and obese volunteers to see if VCT220 changes how the body process…

This study aimed to understand if obesity makes people more prone to inflammation and problems around their dental implants. Researchers compared 80 people with and without obesity, measuring gum health and analyzing fluid from around the implants for signs of inflammation. The g…

This study tested a new scoring system designed to predict a patient's need for vitamin, mineral, and protein supplements after weight-loss (bariatric) surgery. Researchers looked back at the health records of over 4,500 patients to see if the score accurately reflected the level…