2025 Bray Obesity Symposium Offers On-Demand Continuing Education

Symposium designated by American Board of Obesity Medicine, or ABOM, as a Group One Primary Medicine Continuing Medical Education partner

Pennington Biomedical Researchers to Present at NUTRITION 2025

NUTRITION is the annual meeting of the American Society of Nutrition; a number of Pennington Biomedical researchers to be honored

Using Your Unique Biology and Goals to Determine YOUR Best Meal Plan

Pennington Biomedical's Dr. Jacob Mey discusses why a diet that might work wonders for your friend can seem to accomplish nothing for you

Dr. Stefan Pasiakos Joins Pennington Biomedical Research Center

Dr. Pasiakos named Professor and Director of Human Performance Optimization

How Cellular Quality Control Contribute to Insulin Resistance

Pennington Biomedical study highlights the complex interplay between mitochondria and insulin related to type 2 diabetes

Dr. Adithya Hari Joins Pennington Biomedical Research Center

Role adds to the Center’s strategic expansion of its cancer metabolism program

Influencing Brain Reward Pathways and Food Preferences

Scientists led by Pennington Biomedical's Dr. Chris Morrison discovered that FGF21 plays an influential role in brain reward mechanisms

Bray Obesity Symposium Offers Continuing Education for Physicians

Registration now open for the 2025 Bray Obesity Symposium

Dr. Leanne Redman Honored with the E. V. McCollum Award

Annual award given to a researcher perceived as a major creative force, actively generating new concepts in nutrition

Dr. Cathy Champagne Selected Named an Excellence in Nutrition Fellow

The inaugural group of 55 Excellence in Nutrition Fellows of the American Society for Nutrition will be honored in Orlando at NUTRITION 2025

The "Science of Eating" Series: Metabolic Myths

Dr. Ursula White led a discussion to debunk some common myths and explain the science behind the misperceptions related to weight loss

Spring Allergy Season is Here: How to Manage Your Symptoms Effectively

CVS Pharmacy shares tips on staying ahead of symptoms to enjoy the season

Get to Know Pennington Biomedical's Dr. Hannah Cabré

Dr. Cabré, a postdoctoral fellow in the Reproductive Endocrinology & Women’s Health Lab, was recently named Postdoctoral Fellow of the Year

Senior Black American Health Fair Returns April 12

Open to all, the Pennington Biomedical event will feature health screenings and educational speakers

Pennington Biomedical's April Small Shift: Office and Home Workouts

Small Shifts emphasize that minor adjustments to daily habits can have a significant impact over time

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