BODY WEIGHT

This study tested whether a peanut-based food supplement, taken daily for 12 weeks, could improve nutrition and health in adults aged 60 and older living in peri-urban Ghana. 81 participants were randomly assigned to either receive the supplement or continue their usual diet. Res…

This study tested whether eating only during a 10-hour window each day, combined with foods that are lower in calories per bite, can help older adults with obesity and insulin resistance. 40 participants followed either a low-energy dense diet or their usual diet within the eatin…

This study tested whether an online family skills training program is practical and well-liked by Black adults trying to lose weight. 21 participants joined with a family member and attended online sessions. The goal was to see if this approach could support healthier eating and …

This study tested a 20-week program for teens aged 13-17 who struggle with weight stigma and negative self-judgment about their weight. The program combined support for weight bias with a standard weight management plan. The main goal was to see if teens found the program accepta…

This study looked at how body weight changes the way aspirin helps the body produce special molecules that fight inflammation. Researchers gave 103 adults aged 40-70 either aspirin or a placebo and measured these molecules in their blood. The goal was to understand if weight affe…

This study tested a new computer algorithm that uses data from wearable sensors and food diaries to predict a person's real-time risk of developing prediabetes. 77 overweight or obese adults wore glucose monitors and fitness trackers for 4 months. The goal was to see if the algor…