OBESITY (DISORDER)

This study looked back at medical records to see how well the medication liraglutide worked for children and teens with obesity in regular healthcare settings. Researchers analyzed data from 128 young people in Sweden who received the drug alongside standard care to track changes…

This small, completed pilot study tested whether a longer period of supervised exercise helps obese women stick with a workout plan and improve their health. Researchers compared a 12-week program that was fully supervised to one where only the first 6 weeks were supervised, with…

This study tested whether taking a daily vitamin D supplement for 12 weeks could help older adults with obesity improve their muscle strength and physical function. Researchers gave 29 participants in southern Mexico a high daily dose of vitamin D and measured their grip strength…

This study observed 22 adults with obesity who followed a supervised diet and lifestyle program for one year. Researchers tracked their weight loss and took small fat tissue samples to see how their metabolism and body fat changed. The goal was to better understand why people res…

This study aimed to understand how meals with different calorie amounts affect metabolism in obese teenagers. Researchers measured 15 obese adolescents' energy expenditure and appetite after eating test meals. The goal was to gather basic knowledge about how the body processes fo…

This completed observational study aimed to understand how obesity affects the protective barriers of the gut and brain. Researchers compared 25 adults with obesity to 25 healthy adults, measuring barrier function, inflammation levels, and cognitive performance. The goal was to i…