Research
Noom is grounded in science.Evidence-Based Science
We have more than 40 peer-reviewed scientific articles that inform users, practitioners, scientists, and the public about how our methods work and how effective they are, as well as provide more general observational information that contributes to science.
Our team of behavioral health experts have PhDs and masters degrees in psychology, neuroscience, and statistics. We make scientific discoveries about all aspects of behavior change, making the world a healthier place.
Our research spans many different areas of health, including oncology, diabetes prevention, hypertension, diabetes management, and more.
Featured Publications
Peer-Reviewed Scientific Journal Articles
JMIR mHealth.
2020
Mobile Delivery of the Diabetes Prevention Program in People With Prediabetes: Randomized Controlled Trial
Health Education & Behavior.
2021
Men’s Weight Loss Outcomes, Behaviors, and Perceptions in Self-Directed Commercial Mobile Program: Retrospective Analysis
JMIR Formative.
2022
Noom Mood: Feasibility, Acceptability, and Preliminary Outcomes of a CBT-based Mobile Mental Well-being Program
IJERPH.
2022
Executive Function-Related Improvements on a Commercial CBT-Based Weight Management Intervention: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Participate in Research
We’re currently running studies that explore all aspects of behavior change to make the world a healthier place.
Research on Diabetes
The Noom Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) was the first virtual DPP to receive full CDC recognition.
Have questions?
Please email research@noom.com
Scientific Advisory Board
Our scientific advisory board is composed of world-renowned experts in health behavior and outcomes.
Sabine Wilhelm
PROFESSOR, Harvard Medical School
CHIEF OF PSYCHOLOGY, Massachusetts General Hospital Director, Center for Digital Mental Health, MGH; Director, Center for OCD and Related Disorders, MGH
Dr. Wilhelm’s groundbreaking research focuses on using technology to improve mental health. Her expertise lies in obsessive-compulsive and related disorders, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and mental health more broadly. She has published more than 320 peer-reviewed articles, reviews, and chapters. She also served as President of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT).
Andrew Steptoe
PROFESSOR of Psychology and Epidemiology, University College London
HEAD OF THE RESEARCH DEPARTMENT of Behavioral Science and Health, University College London
Dr. Steptoe is a leading expert in health and aging, the psychobiology of health and disease, and health behavior research. He has published over 700 peer-reviewed articles and authored or edited 20 books. He served as the President of the International Society of Behavioral Medicine and is the founding editor of the British Journal of Health Psychology.
David Marrero
PROFESSOR of Public Health and Medicine, University of Arizona
DIRECTOR The University of Arizona Center for Border Health Disparities
Dr. Marrero is a recognized expert in early diabetes intervention, community health programs, and medication adherence. He significantly advanced development of the Diabetes Prevention Program, the gold standard lifestyle intervention for diabetes prevention, as well as the TRIAD study, which examined diabetes treatment in managed-care settings. He served as President for Healthcare and Education for the American Diabetes Association.
Tom Hildebrandt
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR of Psychiatry, ICAHN School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital.
CHIEF OF THE DIVISION OF EATING & WEIGHT DISORDERS, Mount Sinai.
Dr. Hildebrandt’s extensive expertise lies in eating and weight disorders, as well as obesity more broadly. He has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles and 50 presentations on body image, eating disorders, and obesity, among others. His research uses a variety of methods, such as novel, cutting edge techniques to provide effective interventions to patients across all ages.
Analysis
The Latest Insights
The latest data on how behavior change can improve health, brought to you by Noom’s research scientists.
When we’re not working on scientific publications, we explore interesting data trends and learn fun insights from our users. Want to know how food consumption changed around the latest holiday, or the trending new snacks this year?
Check back often for our latest analyses.
The scientific feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of Noom Mood
Mental well-being and Noom Mood Mental wellness or well-being is when “an individual realizes his or her own abilities and can cope with the normal stresses of life”. Unfortunately, millions of individuals around the world struggle with their mental wellness. In the...
Body Acceptance, Self Compassion, and Noom
As both the science (1) and we at Noom (2) have found over and over again, behavior change is hard, and for many people, can lead to guilt and shame. As an example: first, you’re told (by a doctor, by a loved one, or even through persistent societal messages) that you...
Noom + Stress: Behind the Numbers
Siobhan Mitchell, Ph.D., Senior Director of Academic Research at Noom At Noom, we take a holistic approach, knowing that all areas of our health are dependent on our daily habits and our psychological well-being. In looking at the market, we found that there was...
SCIENCE SPOTLIGHT
Can sense of smell impact health and weight?
A recent study showed that mice who’ve lost their sense of smell had a faster metabolism, better fat-burning, and lower obesity than mice with normal noses.
What does this mean?
This study was done on mice, so it’s too early to say whether you should start holding your nose while eating lunch. However, it does suggest that smell isn’t just about enjoying your meal, it can also trigger your body to build up fat stores.
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