OVERWEIGHT (BMI > 25)

This study tests whether time-restricted eating—fasting for 18 hours and eating only during a 6-hour window each day—can help preserve the pancreas's ability to produce insulin and improve blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes. Over 52 weeks, 112 overweight adults wi…

This study tests whether a daily ketone ester drink can reduce liver fat and improve how the body handles sugar in adolescents and young adults with obesity and a fatty liver condition called MASLD. Forty participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the ketone drink o…

This study looks at whether taking a daily dose of cold-pressed pecan nut oil for 8 weeks can lower inflammation in adults who are overweight. Researchers will measure markers like C-reactive protein and interleukin-6 in the blood. Participants in the experimental group will cons…

This study looks at how eating foods made with alternative proteins—like insects, microalgae, hemp, and legumes—affects hunger, fullness, and health. About 40 adults, some with overweight, will try these foods in a controlled setting. Researchers will measure appetite, blood suga…

This study is creating new questionnaires to better understand how overweight and obesity affect people's lives, their quality of life, and the costs involved. Researchers will gather information from 500 adults with a BMI over 25 and from healthcare professionals. No treatments …