Neurons that Regulate Energy Levels and Body Temperature Identified

Dr. Heike Münzberg-Gruening and a collegues discover which chemicals influence the signals that control how much energy the body uses

$10,000 Awarded to Club Blue Baton Rouge

Thanks to the Make More Happen™ Awards, The Power of the Community's Support on Social Media Helped Achieve Full Donation

Exploring AI for Hypertension Management in Type 2 Diabetes Care

Research award presented through the Collaboration in Action Program, a collaboration between LSU and Our Lady of the Lake Health

Pennington Biomedical Brings Childhood Obesity Prevention into Schools

Greaux Healthy is a comprehensive, new program supported by the State of Louisiana

Club Blue Baton Rouge Awarded $5,000 from Perkins McKenzie Insurance

Through Liberty Mutual Insurance Company® and Safeco Insurance® 2025 Make More Happen™ Awards.

Opportunities to Contribute to Science

Your participation can make a lasting difference

Physical Activity Impacts Survival Rates for Colon Cancer

Study indicates that higher levels of physical activity may lessen and even eliminate survival disparities

Pennington Biomedical’s Wellness Day for Women Celebrates 25 Years

Commemorating 25 years of supporting women’s health, the annual wellness day welcomes hundreds of women from greater Baton Rouge

Childhood Obesity Prevention, Evaluation & Treatment Toolkit Released

New toolkit from Greaux Healthy empowers healthcare providers with evidence-based strategies for childhood obesity prevention and treatment

Annual Fundraiser ‘The Answer’ Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Pennington Biomedical Research Foundation’s "The Answer” to be held on Friday, March 21, at 5:30 p.m. at C.B. Pennington Conference Center

Comprehensive History of Electronic Health Records Assembled

Dr. Yun Shen and Dr. Gang Hu explore 25 years of electronic health records’ secondary purpose - the interoperability with research

Dr. Kaja Falkenhain Awarded AHA Postdoctoral Fellowship

Pennington Biomedical Research Center postdoctoral researcher awarded American Heart Association fellowship

Advancing Medical Imaging on Body Fat and Muscle Distribution

Pennington Biomedical's Dr. Steven Heymsfield part of research group advancing 3D imaging and deep learning techniques

Childhood Obesity's Most Downloaded Paper of 2024

Pennington Biomedical’s Pediatric Obesity & Health Behavior Laboratory’s Dr. Amanda Staiano and Dr. Alyssa Button authored 2024 paper

Pennington Biomedical Part of Global Commission on Clinical Obesity

Three researchers from Pennington Biomedical serve on Lancer Commission that goes beyond BMI to define obesity as a disease

Global Commission Proposes Major Overhaul of Obesity Diagnosis

Three researchers from Pennington Biomedical serve on the 56-member commission

Global Launch for Clinical Obesity Definition to be Held Jan. 16

Pennington Biomedical Serving as North American Satellite Hub

Dr. Stephania Cormier Serves as Frontiers in Immunology Topic Editor

The Frontiers in Immunology research collaboration, "How RSV Outsmarts the Host," focusing on challenges surrounding RSV

DASH Diet Recognized as Best Heart-Healthy Diet by US News

DASH Diet was developed in part at Pennington Biomedical

Small Shifts for the New Year

Researchers from Pennington Biomedical provide tips and advice for implementing small shifts in the new year

“Are We in Control of What We Eat?”

Pennington Biomedical Research Foundation Scientific Dinner panel held Dec. 3

Pennington Biomedical Celebrates Employees at Service Award Luncheon

Fourteen employees recognized for 20 years or more of service at Pennington Biomedical

Impact of Social Determinants on Postpartum Maternal Health

Stressful periods such as COVID-19, hurricanes or infant formula shortages negatively impact racial groups differently

Baton Rouge Home to Two of the World’s Most Influential Researchers

Pennington Biomedical’s Dr. Steven Heymsfield and Dr. Peter Katzmarzyk recognized as highly cited researchers over the last decade

Introducing Small, Manageable Changes to Your Holidays

The Small Shifts Squad at Pennington Biomedical share tips and suggestions for the holiday season

Digital Technology's Role in Diabetes Prevention and Management

Technology enables improved self-management, personalized treatments, and seamless communication between patients and health care providers

Dr. Kaja Falkenhain Receives 2024 Bray Doctoral Dissertation Award

Pennington Biomedical postdoctoral fellow earned award for her Ph.D. dissertation while at The University of British Columbia

Pennington Biomedical on Display at ObesityWeek 2024 in San Antonio

ObesityWeek is home to the latest developments in evidence-based obesity science

Skeletal Muscle Health Amid Growing Use of Weight Loss Medications

Pennington Biomedical's Dr. Steven Heymsfield and collegues author commentary in The Lancet about concerns associated with GLP-1 drugs

Dr. Eric Ravussin Provides Commentary on Combating Obesity

Pennington Biomedical's Dr. Ravussin pens “Are we adequately training our healthcare providers facing the pandemic of obesity?”

Americans are meeting minimum needs for essential amino acids

Study finds most Americans meet essential amino acid needs, but no extra muscle benefits for older adults

Partnership on Obesity Research, Treatment & Prevention being Explored

Leading Saudi Arabia Workshop on Metabolic Health Features Pennington Biomedical Researchers, Future Partnerships being Explored

EAT2 Study to Explore Unknown Effects of Weight Fluctuations

Dr. Ursula White of Pennington Biomedical leads the study to determine how changes in fat tissue affect health

U.S. Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth Released

Report card reveals continued low levels of physical activity

October Small Shift: Managing Stress and Anxiety

Pennington Biomedical’s Small Shifts campaign continues with a focus on stress and anxiety

Pennington Biomedical Partners on Army-Wide Health and Nutrition Study

Center for Military Performance and Resilience and the U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine collaborate on study

Forge Ahead Scholar: Dr. Jennifer Caldwell of Pennington Biomedical

Caldwell Bridges the Gap of Genetics and Nutrition to Enhance Health Outcomes Among African American Communities

LSU Alumna Pursues a Passion for Obesity Prevention

As a three-time LSU alum, Pennington Biomedical's Dr. Carrie Elks has some advice for aspiring researchers at LSU

Meet Pennington Biomedical's Dr. Zubaidah Nor Hanipah

Zubaidah Nor Hanipah Joins Pennington Biomedical Research Center and the Metamor Institute

Dr. Eric Ravussin to Join New Era of Obesity Drug Development Webinar

Sept. 19 webinar Hosted by Xtalks