OBESITY AND OVERWEIGHT

This study tested a new medicine called MET097, given as a weekly injection, to see if it is safe and helps with weight loss in adults who are overweight or have obesity but are otherwise healthy. About 120 people took part, receiving either the drug or a placebo for up to 12 wee…

This study tested whether a special polyphenol-enriched product can help people who are overweight or obese lose weight and body fat. About 70 adults with a BMI between 25 and 35 took the product or a placebo for a period of time. Researchers measured changes in weight, fat mass,…

This study tested whether a supplement called BK329 can help reduce body fat in adults who are overweight or obese. One hundred participants took either BK329 or a placebo for 12 weeks. Researchers measured changes in total body fat, weight, and waist size to see if the supplemen…

This study looked at how well three different commercial weight loss programs help adults with overweight or obesity lose weight. About 459 people took part, and researchers measured how much weight they lost after 12 weeks. The goal was to see which program works best for short-…

This early-stage study tested a new drug called HDM1005 in 65 healthy adults to see if it is safe and how the body processes it. Participants received either the drug or a placebo as a single shot. The study also looked at changes in weight and other health markers. The goal is t…

This study looked at whether eating sorghum rice instead of white rice for one week could improve health markers in people with prediabetes. Twenty-six police officers with prediabetes were split into two groups: one ate sorghum rice, the other white rice. Researchers measured ch…

This study tested whether a ChatGPT-supported online group program could help overweight female nurses manage emotional and uncontrolled eating. 44 nurses participated in online sessions guided by a facilitator with AI support. The goal was to improve eating behaviors and body im…

This study looked at how a low-calorie diet changes the activity of two genes (SIRT1 and leptin receptor) in white blood cells of 60 adults who are overweight and have high triglycerides. Researchers measured these gene changes along with blood fats, hormones, and inflammation ma…

This study looked at whether showing calorie information on alcohol products or changing serving sizes could help people drink less. Over 300 adults who drink regularly took part in a real-world pub quiz experiment. Researchers measured how much alcohol and calories they consumed…

This study looked at 36 adults with severe obesity who had laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, a type of weight-loss surgery. Researchers measured blood levels of Phoenixin-14, a hormone that may affect appetite, before and after surgery. The goal was to see if the surgery changes t…

This study looked at how eating ultra-processed foods versus unprocessed foods affects the body's stress hormone, cortisol. Twenty healthy men ate two different meals with similar calories and nutrients, and researchers measured their blood cortisol levels before and after eating…