OVERWEIGHT , OBESITY

This pilot study tested a culturally tailored healthy eating and active living program designed to help people with Type 2 diabetes achieve remission. The program involved health coaching and was offered to 30 participants in low-income Memphis neighborhoods, while another 30 rec…

This was an early-stage study to check the safety and basic effects of a new oral medication called ZT006, which is being developed to help manage weight. It involved 94 healthy adults who were overweight or obese. Researchers tested single and multiple doses to see how the body …

This study tested an experimental weekly injection called IBI362 to see if it helps people lose weight. It involved 328 overweight or obese adults in China who also followed a diet and exercise plan. Researchers compared several doses of the drug against a placebo (a dummy treatm…

This study tested whether a daily supplement made from concentrated plant compounds (polyphenols) could help people with overweight or obesity. For 60 days, 70 adults took either the supplement or a placebo. Researchers measured changes in body weight, fat mass, and markers for b…

This study tested whether the location of exercise matters for health. Researchers had 50 sedentary, overweight women aged 60+ complete a 10-week walking program. One group walked in the beautiful, natural Yangshuo tourism area, while the other did the same walks in a standard nu…

This study looked back at health records to see if there's a link between a person's physical fitness, body weight, and the health of their gums. Researchers analyzed data from 61 adults, checking their gum health, activity levels, and body measurements. The goal was to understan…