Ball State University

This study looks at how a single high-fat meal affects the gut, immune system, and blood vessels in people with 'metabolically healthy obesity' (obese but with normal blood sugar and cholesterol). It also tests whether taking a prebiotic fiber called inulin for six weeks can impr…

This study looks at whether replacing table sugar with fresh mango in a high-sugar breakfast can reduce gut inflammation and leakiness. Thirty-five healthy adults will eat two different breakfasts—one sweetened with mango, the other with sugar—and have their blood tested over thr…

This study looks at whether women with a normal BMI but higher body fat have hidden blood vessel problems. Researchers will measure how their blood vessels react after a fatty meal and a stressful task. The goal is to understand if body composition matters more than weight for he…