OBESITY & OVERWEIGHT

This study tested three different diets—a traditional Mediterranean diet, a low-carb Mediterranean diet, and a high-protein diet—in 45 adults who are overweight or have obesity. Over 12 weeks, researchers measured changes in weight, body fat, muscle, and blood markers like choles…

This study tested a program to help older adults in Camden, New Jersey, manage their weight and reduce pain. 89 adults aged 19 and older with a BMI over 25 took part. The program focused on physical activity and personal support to promote healthy habits and improve quality of li…

This study looked at how a 12-week exercise program affects body composition and metabolism in women who had sleeve gastrectomy at least 3 months earlier. Twenty women did either aerobic training alone or combined aerobic and strength training. The goal was to see if exercise hel…

This study tested two different anesthesia plans for people having gastric sleeve surgery. One plan used only opioids for pain during surgery, while the other added ketamine. The goal was to see if adding ketamine could lower the amount of opioids needed after surgery and reduce …

This study tested a new, custom-made 3D-printed holder for breathing tubes in 66 obese adults. The goal was to see if it keeps the tube more secure, reduces skin irritation, and improves comfort compared to standard methods like tape or conventional holders. The personalized devi…

This study tested a new scoring system called BARSCORE to predict how much vitamin, mineral, and protein supplementation people need after weight-loss surgery. Researchers looked at over 4,500 patients who had different types of bariatric surgery and checked if the score matched …

This early-stage study looked at how two common drugs (rifampin and itraconazole) change the way the body processes a new experimental medicine called VCT220, which is being developed for obesity. A total of 32 healthy adults took part, with each group receiving either VCT220 plu…

This study examined whether semaglutide, a drug used for diabetes and weight loss, improves blood flow in the heart's arteries. Researchers measured coronary flow reserve in 122 diabetic and non-diabetic patients before and after 3 months of treatment. The goal was to understand …

This study looked at how obesity impacts the health of dental implants. Researchers measured inflammation in the fluid around implants in 80 people—some with obesity and some without. The goal was to see if obesity leads to more inflammation and implant problems.

This study looked at how a new drug called VCT220 interacts with three other medicines (repaglinide, rosuvastatin, and digoxin) in 24 healthy overweight adults. Participants took the drugs alone and then with VCT220 to measure changes in drug levels and safety. The goal was to un…