Researchers explore whether exercise and intensive cardiovascular risk reduction could improve cognitive function in older adults
The study is evaluating health outcomes in comparable rural parishes; Assumption Parish data revealed with Franklin Parish data to follow
A critical component of health, sleep can improve memory, promote brain health, strengthen the immune system and more
Pennington Biomedical Research Center event provides screenings, education and wellness activities
Pennington Biomedical’s Greaux Healthy Initiative Highlights Childhood Obesity Challenge in SWLA
Food is Medicine: Dr. John Apolzan highlights the importance of fruit intake on vascular health
Greaux Healthy has been traveling across all nine of Louisiana’s health regions to engage those at the front lines of prevention and care
The Irene W. Pennington Wellness Day for Women welcomes women from greater Baton Rouge for screenings, exercises and demonstrations
Featured as part of Behind the Lab Doors, presented by Pennington Biomedical Research Foundation: Register today
The findings come from analysis of the ARMMS-T2D study (Alliance of Randomized Trials of Medicine vs. Metabolic Surgery in Type 2 Diabetes)
Dr. Prater will apply award funds for her research “Examination of Metabolic Characteristics in the Predisposition for Weight Gain”
Volunteer Ministers bring quiet compassion to Nashville ice storm shelters.
The five-year R01 grant from the NIH’s National Institute on Aging will support Dr. Rebello’s research into lifestyle interventions to reduc
Stanley will serve as a senior strategic and operational advisor to the Executive Director and Executive Committee
Developed in part at Pennington Biomedical Research Center, the DASH Diet ranked second-best diet overall
Two primary theories of set point and dual-intervention models have emerged; researchers encourage further studies
Dr. Hu leads Pennington Biomedical’s Chronic Disease Epidemiology Lab
Under new LSU structure, Dr. Rood will also hold the title of Interim Senior Vice Chancellor
Goal to expand web LABrainS to more than 20,000 participants, with potential to exceed 100,000 through partnerships
New themes and resources coming in 2026
The annual fundraiser for the research center’s affiliate foundation will be held March 27, 2026, at the L’Auberge Casino Hotel Event Center
Pennington Biomedical discovers direct relationship upon examining association between obesity and cardiometabolic and renal diseases
Dr. Martin will provide strategic leadership for the Division of Scientific Education, which includes the T32 Postdoctoral Training Program
Dr. Redman served as LPFA Endowed Chair in Nutrition and Associate Executive Director for Scientific Education at Pennington Biomedical
Pennington Biomedical Encourages “Small Shifts” for a Healthier, More Energized Holiday Season
Dr. Steven Heymsfield, Dr. Peter Katzmarzyk, Dr. Eric Ravussin and Dr. Donna Ryan rank among the top 1 percent worldwide
LSU Boyd Professor Dr. Steven Heymsfield of Pennington Biomedical has had a distinguished career in obesity research and drug development
Louisiana ECHO is one of 19 to receive National Institutes of Health funding renewal
Pennington Biomedical scientists to present at leading international conference on obesity research
Renewal represents a $10.9M NIH investment over five years expanding intellectual, scientific and technical infrastructure that enhances the
Pennington Biomedical researchers examined cancer screening data from more than 2 million study participants
The Scientology Volunteer Ministers set up their bright yellow pavilion in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, uniting community leaders and residents.
Program equips postdoctoral fellows, advanced doctoral students, and early career investigators with expertise in clinincal research
People with more muscle may be less likely to have organ damage or die from obesity
"Be the Reason Kids Greaux Healthy" was held on Oct. 2 and 3 at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Pennington Biomedical recently launched the Advanced Endocrinology and Diabetes Clinic with Dr. Timothy Gilbert as director
Key barriers and opportunities for implementation of precision approaches in clinical and public health settings for obesity treatments eval
Boyd Professor is LSU’s Highest Faculty Honor
A pre-conference motivational interviewing workshop is also available for hands-on communication effectiveness training