OBESITY (DISORDER)

This study tested whether adding a resveratrol supplement to a low-calorie diet helps postmenopausal women with obesity and knee osteoarthritis. Ninety-seven women took either the diet alone or the diet plus 150 mg of resveratrol daily for 10 days. Researchers measured pain, func…

This study tested whether taking a high dose of vitamin D3 daily for 12 weeks could improve muscle strength and mass in older adults with obesity. Researchers enrolled 29 participants aged 60 and older in southern Mexico. They measured handgrip strength, muscle mass, and physical…

This pilot study looked at whether a 6-week supervised exercise program works as well as a 12-week one for obese women. Twenty-one women participated, doing a mix of balance, strength, and cardio exercises. The goal was to see which program led to better adherence and health impr…

This study looks at whether the neck-to-waist ratio can help identify patients with high blood pressure and a specific type of heart attack. Researchers measured body shapes of 238 adults arriving at the emergency room with chest pain. The goal is to see if simple body measuremen…

This completed study looked at how different lying positions affect air and blood flow in the lungs of 40 healthy volunteers—half with obesity and half without. Using a non-invasive imaging tool called electrical impedance tomography (EIT), researchers measured how well ventilati…

This study followed 22 adults with obesity who went through a standard diet program, starting with a very-low-calorie diet and then a regular weight loss diet with counseling. Researchers measured weight loss, body fat distribution, glucose metabolism, and inflammation over 12 mo…

This study reviewed medical records of 128 teens aged 10-18 with obesity who were prescribed liraglutide (Saxenda) in Sweden. Researchers looked at changes in BMI and metabolic health over time. The goal is to see how the drug performs outside of controlled trials, in everyday cl…

This observational study looked at how obesity affects the gut barrier and the blood-brain barrier—two systems that protect the body and brain. Researchers compared 25 people with obesity to 25 healthy individuals, using MRI scans, sugar tests, and cognitive assessments. The goal…

This study looked at how much energy obese teenagers burn after eating meals with different calorie amounts. Fifteen teens aged 11 to 17 took part. Researchers measured their energy use and appetite after meals to better understand how the body processes food in obesity.