The Critical Role of Exercise in the GLP-1 Era

JAMA-published perspective by authors Dr. Steven Heymsfield of Pennington Biomedical and Drs. Daniel Lieberman and Daniel Aslan of Harvard U

Pennington Biomedical Convenes Global Experts to Advance Understanding of Ultra-Processed Foods and Health

Symposium co-chaired by LSU Boyd Professor Dr. Eric Ravussin and University of Auckland’s Dr. Boyd Swinburn

Dr. Hannah Cabré Appointed Assistant Professor at Pennington Biomedical Research Center

Dr. Hannah Cabré to lead the Aging, Gynecology, and Endocrinology Laboratory

Dr. Hanim Ecem Diktas Shares Her Journey, Research and Advice as 2025 Outstanding Postdoctoral Fellow

Dr. Diktas is a postdoctoral researcher in Pennington Biomedical’s Ingestive Behavior, Weight Management and Health Promotion Lab

Local Research Advances Understanding of How the Brain Senses Diet to Control Appetite and Metabolism

LSU's Pennington Biomedical Research Center identifies liver-to-brain signals regulating eating and energy use

Pennington Biomedical’s Dr. Gang Hu Named Fellow of The Obesity Society

Fellow of The Obesity Society is one of the highest honors bestowed by the organization

New Partnership Broadens Reach of Pennington Generation Study

Pennington Biomedical and LSU AgCenter partner to expand Louisiana-based family health study

Minutes Matter Most When Exercising to Control Blood Sugar

Study says longer, not stronger, is the key for people with Type 2 diabetes

Dr. Jennifer Rood on Leading Pennington Biomedical Through a Time of Transition

Get to know Interim Senior Vice Chancellor and Executive Director Dr. Jennifer Rood

Optimizing Lifestyle Factors to Reduce Cardiometabolic Risk and Improve Cardiovascular Health

A review in the Chinese Medical Journal emphasizes "Life's Essential 8"

The Answer: Best of the Bayou Raises Support for Life-Changing Research at Pennington Biomedical

The Answer: Best of the Bayou welcomed supporters, partners and friends to L’Auberge Casino and Hotel Event Center on March 27

Fifth Annual Senior Black American Health Fair to be Held on April 11 at Pennington Biomedical

Open to all, the event will feature health screenings, educational speakers and engaging activities focused on improving health outcomes

Pennington Biomedical Hosts Reception Honoring Dr. Steven Heymsfield as LSU Boyd Professor

LSU Boyd Professor is the university's highest faculty honor

Improving Heart Health May Not Be Enough to Protect Against Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers explore whether exercise and intensive cardiovascular risk reduction could improve cognitive function in older adults

RURAL Health Study Reveals Key Drivers of Chronic Disease in Assumption Parish

The study is evaluating health outcomes in comparable rural parishes; Assumption Parish data revealed with Franklin Parish data to follow

National Sleep Awareness Week 2026: Dr. Prachi Singh Shares Importance of a Complete Night’s Rest

A critical component of health, sleep can improve memory, promote brain health, strengthen the immune system and more

Hundreds Attend 26th Annual Irene W. Pennington Wellness Day for Women

Pennington Biomedical Research Center event provides screenings, education and wellness activities

Pennington Biomedical’s Greaux Healthy Initiative Highlights Childhood Obesity Challenge in SWLA

Pennington Biomedical’s Greaux Healthy Initiative Highlights Childhood Obesity Challenge in SWLA

Pennington Biomedical Researcher Publishes Editorial in Leading American Heart Association Journal

Food is Medicine: Dr. John Apolzan highlights the importance of fruit intake on vascular health

Louisiana’s Childhood Obesity Initiative, Greaux Healthy, to Visit Lake Charles on March 5

Greaux Healthy has been traveling across all nine of Louisiana’s health regions to engage those at the front lines of prevention and care

Empowering Women’s Health: Annual Wellness Day Returns to Pennington Biomedical March 7

The Irene W. Pennington Wellness Day for Women welcomes women from greater Baton Rouge for screenings, exercises and demonstrations

Pennington Biomedical’s Dr. Jeffrey Keller to Present StreetCoach Safer Driver Program on Feb. 25

Featured as part of Behind the Lab Doors, presented by Pennington Biomedical Research Foundation: Register today

Bariatric Surgery Benefits Extend Across Socioeconomic Lines

The findings come from analysis of the ARMMS-T2D study (Alliance of Randomized Trials of Medicine vs. Metabolic Surgery in Type 2 Diabetes)

American Heart Month: Dr. Catherine Prater Awarded Fellowship from the American Heart Association

Dr. Prater will apply award funds for her research “Examination of Metabolic Characteristics in the Predisposition for Weight Gain”

Volunteer Minister Shares Firsthand Account of Helping Nashville Ice Storm Survivors

Volunteer Ministers bring quiet compassion to Nashville ice storm shelters.

Dr. Candida Rebello Awarded Competitive $3.7 Million NIH Grant to Study Muscle Retention in Older Adults

The five-year R01 grant from the NIH’s National Institute on Aging will support Dr. Rebello’s research into lifestyle interventions to reduc

Dr. Elizabeth Stanley Named Associate Executive Director of Operations

Stanley will serve as a senior strategic and operational advisor to the Executive Director and Executive Committee

In U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Diets, DASH Diet Again Recognized as Best Heart-Healthy Diet

Developed in part at Pennington Biomedical Research Center, the DASH Diet ranked second-best diet overall

Pennington Biomedical Researchers Explore Factors Behind Body’s Ability to Regulate Weight

Two primary theories of set point and dual-intervention models have emerged; researchers encourage further studies

Dr. Gang Hu Appointed to NIH Reproductive, Perinatal and Pediatric Health Review Group

Dr. Hu leads Pennington Biomedical’s Chronic Disease Epidemiology Lab

Dr. Jennifer Rood Named Pennington Biomedical Research Center Interim Executive Director

Under new LSU structure, Dr. Rood will also hold the title of Interim Senior Vice Chancellor

LSU Board of Supervisors Provides Continued Authorization of the Institute of Dementia Research & Prevention

Goal to expand web LABrainS to more than 20,000 participants, with potential to exceed 100,000 through partnerships

Pennington Biomedical Celebrates a Year of Small Shifts

New themes and resources coming in 2026

Do You Have “The Answer?” Find Out at Pennington Biomedical Research Foundation’s Premier Gala

The annual fundraiser for the research center’s affiliate foundation will be held March 27, 2026, at the L’Auberge Casino Hotel Event Center

Severity of Obesity Closely Associated with Likelihood of Disease Burden in US National Study

Pennington Biomedical discovers direct relationship upon examining association between obesity and cardiometabolic and renal diseases

Dr. Corby Martin Named Associate Executive Director for Scientific Education at Pennington Biomedical

Dr. Martin will provide strategic leadership for the Division of Scientific Education, which includes the T32 Postdoctoral Training Program

Dr. Leanne Redman Recruited to Lead the Charles Perkins Centre at the University of Sydney

Dr. Redman served as LPFA Endowed Chair in Nutrition and Associate Executive Director for Scientific Education at Pennington Biomedical

Holiday Tips from the Experts at Pennington Biomedical Research Center

Pennington Biomedical Encourages “Small Shifts” for a Healthier, More Energized Holiday Season

Pennington Biomedical Researchers Recognized among the World’s Most Highly Cited

Dr. Steven Heymsfield, Dr. Peter Katzmarzyk, Dr. Eric Ravussin and Dr. Donna Ryan rank among the top 1 percent worldwide

The Power of Discovery: GLP-1 Receptor Agonists

LSU Boyd Professor Dr. Steven Heymsfield of Pennington Biomedical has had a distinguished career in obesity research and drug development