OVERWEIGHT , OBESITY

This study tested a polyphenol-enriched supplement in 70 overweight or obese adults to see if it could improve body weight, fat mass, and metabolic health. Participants took either the active supplement or a placebo for a period, and researchers measured changes in weight, insuli…

This study compared two types of exercise—step-aerobics and core exercises—to see which better lowers non-HDL cholesterol in sedentary women aged 25-45 who are overweight or have class I obesity. Forty-five women participated in a 16-week supervised program. The goal was to find …

This pilot study tested a 6-month program combining group classes, personal coaching, and a low-carb diet to help people with early type 2 diabetes lose weight and possibly reverse their condition. It involved 35 overweight adults in low-income Memphis neighborhoods. The goal was…

This early-stage trial tested ZT006, an experimental daily pill for weight loss, in 94 healthy, overweight, and obese adults. The study checked safety, how the body processes the drug, and the effect of food on absorption. Participants received single or multiple doses, with some…

This study tested a new medicine called IBI362, given as a weekly shot, to help overweight and obese adults lose weight. About 328 Chinese participants received either the drug or a placebo for 24 weeks, while also following diet and exercise plans. The main goal was to see how m…

This study tested whether a probiotic called Weizmania Coagulans BC99 can improve gut bacteria and blood fat markers (like cholesterol) in overweight adults. 72 participants took either the probiotic or a placebo daily for 8 weeks. Researchers collected blood, urine, and stool sa…

This study followed 53 adults with overweight or obesity who were already receiving standard lifestyle-based weight loss care at a clinic. Researchers measured changes in body weight, fat mass, blood sugar, cholesterol, and other health markers before and after weight loss. The g…

This study tested whether health data can be collected remotely from adults with overweight or obesity using a smartphone app and connected devices like a watch and scale. 146 participants took part for 24 weeks without any study medicine. The goal was to learn how to run future …

This study tested whether taking a synbiotic (a mix of probiotics and prebiotics) for 30 days could improve gut bacteria, weight, and heart health in 47 healthy adults aged 18-60. Participants were randomly assigned to receive the supplement or a placebo. The goal was to gather i…

This completed study looked at 61 adults to see if physical fitness, body composition, and diet are linked to gum disease severity. Researchers reviewed dental records and lifestyle questionnaires from a previous study. No new treatments were tested; the goal was simply to unders…

This study looked at whether the environment where you exercise makes a difference. Fifty overweight women aged 60 and older walked for 10 weeks either in the scenic Yangshuo countryside or in a nursing home. Researchers measured changes in weight, body fat, mood, sleep, and stre…

This study looked at whether watching short videos about healthy eating can improve diet quality and confidence in making food choices. 62 adults with overweight or obesity were split into two groups: one watched videos and discussed them, the other received written handouts. The…