Pennington Biomedical Research Center

This study tested a 12-week supervised diet and exercise program for older adults with insulin resistance and apathy, a lack of motivation. Researchers wanted to see if the program improved these conditions and whether adding soybeans to the diet made it more effective. Participa…

This study tested if combining time-restricted eating (fasting for 14 hours, eating within 10) with a low-energy-dense diet (foods with fewer calories per bite) helps older adults with obesity and insulin resistance. For 8 weeks, 40 participants followed the eating schedule and r…

This study tested whether a virtual weight management program, combined with a continuous glucose monitor, could help adults with type 2 diabetes better control their blood sugar. 152 participants were assigned to either try this digital program or continue with their usual care …

This study tested a lifestyle program designed to help pregnant women with obesity manage their weight and body fat. It involved 100 women and compared a special weight maintenance program to standard care. The goal was to see if the program could safely improve the mother's heal…

This study tested whether a smartphone-based coaching program could help low-income pregnant women gain a healthy amount of weight. It involved 351 women in Louisiana's WIC program, who were randomly assigned to either use the app or receive standard care. The goal was to prevent…

This study aimed to create and test a short, reliable questionnaire to measure 'food noise'—persistent, intrusive thoughts about food that can disrupt daily life. Researchers had 400 adults in the United States complete the new 5-question survey. They tested the survey's consiste…

This study aims to understand if a person's 'metabolic flexibility'—how well their body switches between burning sugars and fats for energy—predicts their future health. Researchers are bringing back 18 people from a study done 16 years ago to check their current health markers. …