Texas A&m University

This study tested whether a custom dental mouthpiece worn at night could help reduce gum disease in adults who snore and breathe through their mouth. Over 12 weeks, 43 participants with mild to moderate gum disease used the mouthpiece, which also included a shield, while receivin…

This study tested whether drinking a special protein supplement rich in arginine for one week before breast cancer surgery could help patients maintain muscle and recover better. Researchers compared 19 women having cancer surgery to a small group having preventive surgery, measu…

This study tested whether a nutritional drink rich in specific essential amino acids could help build muscle in elderly patients with COPD, a lung disease where muscle loss is common and harmful. Researchers compared this special drink to a standard amino acid supplement in 34 pa…

This study tested different ways to help schools run nutrition and exercise programs more effectively. Researchers worked with 16 elementary schools in Texas to see which methods best reduced children's risk factors for future heart disease. They measured students' weight, fitnes…

This study tested whether fish oil supplements (EPA and DHA) could help people with COPD build muscle when combined with a protein drink. Researchers compared different doses of fish oil to a placebo over four weeks to see which was better at improving the body's ability to make …

This study tested a personalized exercise program, done partly at home and partly at a clinic, for people with chronic breathing problems like COPD or sleep apnea, and for people recovering from COVID-19. Researchers wanted to see if this 18-session program could help with common…

This study tested whether a single drink containing a special milk protein (alpha-lactalbumin) could improve mood and thinking skills in healthy older adults, including some with mild memory concerns. Researchers compared the effects of this protein to other proteins by measuring…

This study tested whether a nutritional drink rich in specific building blocks of protein (essential amino acids) could help the body build muscle in people with advanced lung cancer who were losing weight. Researchers compared this special drink to a standard protein mix in 41 p…

This study tested whether daily protein and fish oil supplements could help cancer patients maintain their weight and muscle mass while undergoing chemotherapy. Researchers enrolled 31 cancer patients and some healthy volunteers to compare how their bodies processed nutrients. Pa…

This study aimed to understand if people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) produce different levels of certain gut bacteria byproducts called short-chain fatty acids compared to healthy people. Researchers enrolled 63 adults, including those with COPD and healthy …

This study aimed to understand how cholesterol-lowering statin drugs affect the body's processing of a compound called HMB, which may help protect muscle mass. Researchers enrolled 13 healthy adults aged 65-80 who were already taking statins. They measured how quickly HMB and rel…

This study tested whether eating whole eggs helps older adults build more muscle when combined with strength training. Researchers enrolled 36 men and women aged 50-69 who performed 12 weeks of resistance exercise while consuming either 0, 1, or 3 whole eggs daily. The study also…

This study aimed to understand how different protein drink formulas affect muscle building in older adults with COPD and healthy seniors. Researchers tested drinks with casein protein, sometimes adding the amino acid leucine or carbohydrates, to see which combination best promote…

This study tested whether a specially designed mobile app could help pregnant women learn about and make decisions regarding prenatal genetic testing. Researchers enrolled 178 pregnant women who were at higher risk for having a baby with a genetic condition. The goal was to see i…

This study looked at whether nutrients found in eggs could improve visual thinking skills in healthy older adults. Researchers assigned 106 participants aged 50-75 to eat different types of eggs (like regular, omega-3 fortified, or just parts) or no eggs for two weeks. They then …

This study aims to understand how healthy bodies process ornithine phenylacetate, a compound being researched for liver conditions. Researchers will track how this substance breaks down and moves through the body in 20 healthy volunteers aged 40-70. The study involves blood tests…

This study aimed to understand how the body processes protein in people with chronic heart failure (CHF) or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), conditions where dangerous weight and muscle loss often occur. Researchers compared 90 patients with these conditions to healt…

This study aimed to create better tools for measuring how people with cystic fibrosis (CF) digest and absorb nutrients from food. Researchers tested 30 participants, including both adults and children with CF and healthy volunteers, using special tracking methods. The goal was to…

This study aimed to understand how a fiber supplement called inulin affects substances produced by gut bacteria in people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Researchers compared 87 participants, including COPD patients and healthy adults, to see if fiber changed t…

This study aimed to understand why people lose different amounts of weight after bariatric surgery. Researchers compared seven people with severe obesity to healthy-weight individuals, measuring how their bodies processed food before and after surgery. The goal was to gather info…

This study aimed to understand how the body's metabolism, particularly of certain amino acids, might be connected to mood and cognitive functions in people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Researchers compared 40 adults and adolescents with ASD to healthy volunteers, measurin…

This study aimed to see if eating one serving of beef daily for 30 days could improve visual thinking and tracking skills in healthy young women. Researchers compared the beef group to a group eating an equivalent amount of plant-based protein. They measured performance on a comp…