OBESITY (DISORDER)

This study looked at whether 6 weeks of supervised exercise followed by home exercise is as good as 12 weeks of fully supervised exercise for obese women. 21 women took part, and researchers measured how well they stuck with the program, plus changes in strength, balance, and moo…

This study looked at whether taking a daily high-dose vitamin D3 pill (10,000 IU) for 12 weeks could improve muscle strength and muscle mass in 29 older adults (60+) with obesity in southern Mexico. Participants had their grip strength, muscle mass, and physical performance measu…

This study followed 22 adults with obesity who underwent a standard diet and lifestyle program to lose weight. Researchers measured changes in body weight, fat distribution, and metabolism over 12 months. The goal was to better understand how the body adapts during weight loss, n…

This 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 special imaging tool called electrical impedance tomography (EIT), researchers measured how well air and blood matched u…

This study looked at how the body burns energy after eating meals with different calorie amounts in 15 obese adolescents aged 11-17. Researchers measured energy use and appetite for several hours after meals using a special mask. The goal was to better understand how meal size af…

This study examined how well obesity medications work for children and teens aged 10 to 18 in everyday medical care. Researchers analyzed data from 128 young patients in Sweden to see how the drugs affected their weight and metabolic health over time. The goal was to understand t…

This study looked at how obesity affects the gut and brain's protective barriers. Researchers compared 25 people with obesity to 25 healthy people. They measured gut leaks, brain barrier function, and thinking skills. The goal was to understand links between obesity, inflammation…