United States Army Research Institute Of Environmental Medicine

This study looked at whether taking probiotics or prebiotics for 4 weeks could help healthy adults handle physical and mental stress. 73 men and women took part, and researchers measured changes in gut health, stress hormones, and thinking skills after stress tests like a weighte…

This study looked at whether an antioxidant supplement called MitoQ can improve skin blood flow and temperature in the cold, especially for Black people who have a higher risk of cold injuries like frostbite. 26 healthy adults took part. Researchers measured skin blood flow and t…

This study looked at how different levels of calorie shortage affect the way the body uses protein and burns carbohydrates during exercise. Thirty healthy adults followed a controlled diet and exercise plan to measure these effects. The goal was to understand how the body adapts …

This study looked at whether repeated exposure to cold can help the body adapt by keeping hands warmer and more functional. Sixteen healthy adults underwent cold habituation sessions to measure blood flow, hand strength, dexterity, and comfort. The goal is to find ways to help so…

This study looked at whether eating a type of starch that feeds gut bacteria can improve how long people can run. 21 healthy, active adults ate either the special starch or a regular starch for a week, then did a 5km treadmill run. Researchers measured things like muscle fuel and…

This study tested whether exercising in extra clothing in a normal-temperature gym can safely raise body temperature enough to help people get used to heat. Twenty-three healthy adults who exercise regularly took part. Researchers measured core temperature, heart rate, skin tempe…

This study tested how not getting enough sleep changes the way your body uses protein. Twenty healthy adults went through a week of good sleep, then four days of limited sleep, followed by three days of recovery with different protein-eating patterns. The goal was to see if eatin…

This study looked at whether pioglitazone, a drug that improves insulin sensitivity, can help the body burn carbs from food during exercise at high altitude. Nine healthy men exercised on a treadmill in a chamber simulating high altitude after taking the drug or a placebo. The go…