OBESITY (DISORDER)

This study looked at whether 6 weeks of supervised exercise followed by home workouts works as well as 12 weeks of fully supervised exercise for obese women. 21 women took part, and researchers measured how well they stuck with the program, plus changes in strength, balance, and …

This study looked at whether taking a daily high dose of vitamin D3 (10,000 IU) for 12 weeks could improve muscle strength and muscle mass in older adults (60+) with obesity. 29 participants from southern Mexico completed the trial. Researchers measured handgrip strength, muscle …

This observational study looked at how obesity affects the gut barrier and the blood-brain barrier—two systems that protect the body and brain. Researchers compared 25 adults with obesity to 25 healthy adults using sugar tests, MRI scans, and thinking tests. The goal was to see i…

This study followed 22 adults with obesity who underwent a standard diet and lifestyle program to lose weight. Researchers measured weight loss, body fat distribution, and metabolic changes over 12 months. The goal was to better understand how the body adapts during weight loss, …

This study used a non-invasive imaging tool called electrical impedance tomography (EIT) to measure how different lying positions affect air and blood flow in the lungs. Researchers compared 40 healthy volunteers—half with obesity and half without—to understand how body shape and…

This study looked at how the body burns energy after eating (called dietary thermogenesis) in 15 obese adolescents aged 11-17. Researchers measured energy expenditure for 5 hours after meals with different calorie amounts. The goal was to better understand energy balance in teens…

This study examined how well obesity medications work for children and teens aged 10 to 18 in everyday medical care. Researchers looked at weight changes and health markers in 128 young patients in Sweden. The goal was to understand the real-world benefits and limitations of thes…