METABOLIC SYNDROME

This study tested whether using canola oil instead of typical fats for 12 weeks could improve health markers in people with metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions like high blood pressure and high cholesterol that increase heart disease risk. Researcher…

This study tested whether delivering healthy, culturally appropriate meals, with or without weekly group coaching sessions, could help people manage conditions like high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. It involved 75 Black adults from a specific Cleveland community.…

This study tested whether eating strawberry powder daily could improve heart and metabolic health in overweight or obese adults with borderline high cholesterol. Forty-eight participants tried three different daily amounts of strawberry powder for four weeks each, with breaks in …

This study tested whether a structured, intensive lifestyle program could help overweight or obese adults with metabolic syndrome achieve significant weight loss and reverse their condition. 68 participants followed either an intensive low-carb diet and exercise plan or a standar…

This study compared two types of time-restricted eating schedules in overweight adults with metabolic syndrome. Researchers tested whether eating earlier in the day or later in the day was more effective for improving health. They measured changes in body weight, abdominal fat, b…

This study tested whether drinking hydrogen-rich water for 12 weeks could help improve body composition and blood markers in adults with metabolic syndrome. Forty participants were randomly assigned to drink either the hydrogen water or a placebo. The goal was to see if this simp…

This study tested if a medication called eplerenone could improve heart health in overweight or obese people with high blood pressure or related conditions. It compared eplerenone to another standard blood pressure drug to see which was better at improving blood flow and reducing…

This study tested a new digital care approach for families with children living with obesity in Sweden. It compared standard in-person clinic visits to a program that replaced half the visits with a smartphone app for tracking health goals and communicating with caregivers. The g…

This study tested if a 16-week home program combining leg stimulation exercise with a diet plan was better than diet alone for improving health in adults with spinal cord injuries. Researchers measured changes in body fat, insulin sensitivity, and metabolism. The goal was to see …

This study tested whether a drug called vericiguat could improve the function of tiny blood vessels in the heart for people with metabolic syndrome, a cluster of conditions like high blood pressure and high blood sugar. Forty-five participants were randomly assigned to receive ei…

This study tested whether taking capsules of Moringa oleifera leaf powder could improve key health markers in adults with metabolic syndrome, a cluster of conditions like high blood pressure and high blood sugar. For 8 weeks, 36 participants took either the Moringa powder or a pl…

This study tested whether drinking two different herbal tea blends could improve health markers in adults with metabolic syndrome. Thirty overweight adults drank either a 'VitalPLANT' tea or a combination of VitalPLANT and Helichrysum italicum tea daily for one week. Researchers …

This study looked at a community health program called COPE that has been running in the Navajo Nation since 2009. It aimed to see if the program helped people with diabetes better manage their condition by improving blood sugar, blood pressure, and other health measures. Researc…

This study tested a flexible lifestyle program for people with conditions like insulin resistance, obesity, or prediabetes. It started with either nutrition or exercise counseling. If a person's insulin resistance didn't improve enough after 8 weeks, the program could switch them…

This small pilot study tested whether metformin, a common and affordable diabetes medication, could improve blood vessel function and blood flow in the brains of people living with HIV who also have metabolic syndrome. The researchers enrolled 30 participants in South Africa who …

This study tested whether taking a green tea extract supplement for one month could improve gut health and reduce harmful inflammation in people with metabolic syndrome, a cluster of conditions like high blood pressure and high blood sugar. Forty-six participants, including some …

This study tested whether a daily supplement made from black seed (Nigella sativa) could help improve health markers and quality of life for perimenopausal women with metabolic syndrome. Fifty women were randomly assigned to take the supplement or follow a Mediterranean diet for …

This study directly compared four common approaches for managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) over 12 weeks. Researchers assigned 192 women with PCOS to take either metformin, inositol supplements, follow a calorie-restricted diet, or use all three treatments combined. The go…

This study tested whether adding a natural component from milk fat (MFGM) to the diet could help adults with metabolic syndrome. Participants drank either the special milk or a regular milk for two weeks while eating a controlled diet. Researchers measured blood sugar, gut health…

This study tested a 12-week diet and lifestyle program called the SWW Method to see if it could help women improve their blood sugar levels and manage their weight. The program included guidance on fasting, meal timing, and protein-focused eating. Researchers compared 45 women wh…

This study aimed to find the best combination of exercise intensity and the common diabetes drug metformin to improve blood vessel function and insulin sensitivity in adults with metabolic syndrome. Researchers tested whether high or low-intensity exercise worked better with metf…

This study looked at whether having metabolic syndrome (a cluster of conditions like high blood pressure and high blood sugar) changes how well a steroid injection works for chronic back and leg pain from a herniated disc. Researchers gave the injection to 51 adults whose pain ha…

This small pilot study explored whether it's practical and acceptable for people with depression to reduce the amount of ultra-processed foods in their diet. Researchers worked with 20 adults who had major depressive disorder and typically ate a lot of processed foods. The main g…

This study aims to understand if the body's ability to efficiently switch between using sugars and fats for energy (called metabolic flexibility) influences long-term health risks like obesity and metabolic syndrome. Researchers are recalling 18 healthy participants from a study …

This study aimed to understand and compare the long-term health risks associated with different HIV drug treatments. Researchers followed 215 newly diagnosed, treatment-naive HIV patients in Hong Kong for up to five years after they started medication. They tracked the developmen…

This study aimed to understand why people with spinal cord injuries (SCI) often gain weight after leaving the hospital. Researchers followed 42 adults with recent SCI for one year after their rehab stay, checking in at discharge, 6 months, and 12 months. They collected informatio…

This study tested whether a ketone ester drink could change how the brain uses energy and improve thinking skills. It involved 99 adults aged 55 and older who had metabolic syndrome but normal memory. Participants drank either the ketone supplement or a placebo three times a day …

This study looked at whether measuring a specific protein (PTX3) in the blood before surgery could help predict how well patients would respond to weight loss surgery. Researchers followed 23 patients undergoing gastric bypass surgery, checking their weight, insulin resistance, a…

This study aimed to see if a score based on a person's genetics could predict how well they respond to a specific low-fat diet. Researchers enrolled 115 adults with metabolic syndrome in Mexico. Participants followed the recommended diet for two months while researchers tracked c…

This study aimed to understand if drinking orange juice has different effects on heart and diabetes risk factors compared to sugary drinks like soda. Researchers had 56 normal-weight and overweight adults drink either orange juice or a sugar-sweetened beverage daily for four week…

This study aimed to find the best measurements for predicting metabolic syndrome in people with obesity. Researchers analyzed data from 332 adults, comparing standard body measurements with newer calculations based on waist size and blood tests. The goal was to identify which ind…

This study aimed to see if measuring how the body handles fats (triglycerides) could help identify which patients with stable heart disease are at higher risk for future heart problems. Researchers followed 514 people with coronary artery disease for 18 months, tracking their tri…

This study aimed to understand why weight loss surgery improves the body's ability to manage blood sugar so quickly, often before significant weight loss occurs. Researchers studied 28 women, comparing fat cells from those with and without obesity before and after surgery. They l…

This study aimed to better understand how excess belly fat relates to the buildup of fatty plaques in arteries, which can lead to heart attacks. Researchers used MRI and CT scans to measure fat distribution and artery plaque in 357 healthy adults aged 35-65. The goal was to gathe…

This study followed 1100 people with shoulder pain for up to 5 years to understand what factors lead to long-lasting pain. Researchers specifically wanted to see if having metabolic syndrome (a cluster of conditions like high blood pressure and excess belly fat) makes shoulder pa…

This study aimed to understand why people living with HIV are at higher risk for other health problems like heart disease and diabetes, even when their virus is controlled by medication. Researchers followed 320 Chilean patients, with and without metabolic syndrome, to collect de…

This study aimed to understand if having type 2 diabetes changes a person's risk of getting malaria and other parasitic worm infections. Researchers in Cameroon followed 406 adults, some with diabetes and some without, for one year. They tested blood and stool samples regularly t…

This study looked at whether higher vitamin D levels are linked to a lower risk of metabolic syndrome (a cluster of conditions like high blood pressure and insulin resistance) in older adults who do not have a vitamin D deficiency. Researchers surveyed nearly 2,000 community-dwel…

This study aimed to understand how a 12-month lifestyle program affects body fat and specific gene activity in adults with metabolic syndrome. Researchers followed 50 participants, tracking their weight, body composition, and blood markers at the start, 6 months, and 12 months. P…