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. - April 01, 2026
Life's Essential 8: Optimizing Lifestyle Factors to Reduce Cardiometabolic Risk and Improve Cardiovascular Health
Chinese Medical Journal Review: Lifestyle Factors and Cardiometabolic Risk - April 01, 2026
Pennington Biomedical Hosts Reception Honoring Dr. Steven Heymsfield as LSU Boyd Professor
LSU Boyd Professor is the university's highest faculty honor - March 26, 2026
Improving Heart Health May Not be Enough to Protect Against Alzheimer’s Disease
Dr. Jeffrey Keller of Pennington Biomedical Research Center explores whether exercise and intensive cardiovascular risk reduction could improve cognitive function in older adults at risk for Alzheimer’s disease - March 25, 2026
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 later this year. - March 22, 2026
Combination GLP-1 Therapy Shows Fat Mass Loss While Preserving Lean Mass in Adults with Obesity
Trial led by Pennington Biomedical’s Dr. Steven Heymsfield finds that a GLP-1 therapy combined with bimagrumab, an investigational agent that blocks activin signaling pathways, results in greater weight reduction than either drug alone. - March 22, 2026
National Sleep Awareness Week 2026: Pennington Biomedical’s 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. - March 12, 2026
Hundreds Attend Pennington Biomedical's 26th Annual Irene W. Pennington Wellness Day for Women
Community event provides screenings, education and wellness activities. - March 11, 2026
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. - March 11, 2026
Bariatric Surgery Benefits Extend Across Socioeconomic Lines
Findings from analysis of the ARMMS-T2D study (Alliance of Randomized Trials of Medicine vs. Metabolic Surgery in Type 2 Diabetes) - March 11, 2026
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. - January 16, 2026
Dr. Jennifer Rood Named Pennington Biomedical Research Center Interim Executive Director
International search to be conducted for Center’s new full-time leader - January 14, 2026
Dr. Elizabeth Stanley Named Associate Executive Director of Operations at Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Stanley replaced long-time AED of Operations Guy LaVergne - January 14, 2026
Accomplishments and Expansion of the Institute of Dementia Research & Prevention Highlighted at LSU Board of Supervisors Meeting
Web LABrainS has potential to engage more than 20,000 participants, adding assessments of sleep, driving risk, and falls, and integrating caregiver offerings that connect families to services and research opportunities. - January 11, 2026
2025 Was a Year of Success for Pennington Biomedical, Filled with Scientific Discoveries, Impactful New Collaborations and Strategic New Hires
Efforts taken by Pennington Biomedical researchers and leaders place the Center on course of further advancements in 2026. - December 25, 2025
Pennington Biomedical Research Center Celebrates a Year of Small Shifts
New themes and resources coming in 2026. - December 24, 2025
Pennington Biomedical Makes History with First-Ever International Symposium in Riyadh
Pennington Biomedical recognizes the pivotal contributions of Center researchers who presented and reprensted the Center during the symposium Dr. John Kirwan, Dr. Phil Schauer and Dr. Donna Ryan. - December 11, 2025
Pennington Biomedical Appoints Dr. Corby Martin as the Associate Executive Director for Scientific Education
LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center announced that Dr. Corby Martin has been appointed as the Associate Executive Director for Scientific Education. - November 23, 2025
Holiday Tips from the Experts at Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Pennington Biomedical Encourages “Small Shifts” for a Healthier, More Energized Holiday Season - November 19, 2025
Pennington Biomedical Enters Phase II of NIH-Funded Metabolic Basis of Disease Center of Biomedical Research Excellence
Renewal represents a $10.9M NIH investment over five years expanding intellectual, scientific and technical infrastructure that enhances the study of metabolic components of disease states. - November 04, 2025
Pennington Biomedical Researchers Head to Atlanta for ObesityWeek 2025
Pennington Biomedical scientists to present at leading international conference on obesity research. - November 04, 2025
Pennington Biomedical Hosts NIDDK Clinical Methods for Nutrition & Obesity Research Course for Postdoctoral Fellows
Intensive four-day training program designed to equip postdoctoral fellows, advanced doctoral students, and early career investigators with hands-on expertise in state-of-the-art methods for clinical research in obesity, metabolism and nutrition - October 17, 2025
Pennington Biomedical's 2025 Childhood Obesity Conference Welcomes More than 100 Physicians and Health Care Professionals
"Be the Reason Kids Greaux Healthy" was held on Oct. 2 and 3 at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center and was presented by Greaux Healthy. - October 17, 2025
Pennington-Louisiana NORC Evaluates Precision Prevention, Diagnostics and Treatment of Obesity: A Pipedream or Reality?
Key barriers and opportunities for implementation of precision approaches in clinical and public health settings for obesity treatments evaluated. - October 12, 2025
Pennington Biomedical Researchers Find Severe Obesity Associated with Reduced Prevalence of Recommended Cancer Screenings
Researchers examined cancer screening data from more than 2 million study participants. - September 27, 2025
Pennington Biomedical Invites Health Care Providers to Childhood Obesity Conference “Be the Reason Kids Greaux Healthy,” Oct. 2-3
A pre-conference motivational interviewing workshop is also available for hands-on communication effectiveness training. - September 13, 2025
Study from Pennington Biomedical, Proteimax Biotechnology and ICB-USP Shows Synthetic Molecule Helps Reduce Visceral Fat and Improve Sleep
Early-stage clinical trial reveals that peptide has potential to become a new tool for improving metabolic health and sleep quality in overweight adults; study involved scientists from Brazil, Israel and the United States - September 08, 2025
Pennington Biomedical Researchers Find Metabolic Health of Pregnant Women May Matter More than Weight Gain
Recent study shows infants of mothers with unhealthy metabolic profiles have higher body fat at birth despite mothers’ lower weight gain - August 30, 2025
Pennington Biomedical Opens Advanced Endocrinology and Diabetes Clinic
LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center has opened a new Endocrinology and Diabetes Clinic in Baton Rouge. The clinic provides specialized care for patients managing diabetes and endocrine disorders, bringing world-class expertise to the region. - August 26, 2025
Pennington Biomedical’s Annual Men’s Health Summit Scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 23
Registration is open for the annual event at Pennington Biomedical that will feature a variety of educational sessions and health screenings - August 08, 2025
New GLP-1 Therapies Enhance Quality of Weight Loss by Improving Muscle Preservation
Research indicates potential for new wave of breakthroughs in maintaining lean mass for patients taking GLP-1-based medications. - July 25, 2025
Louisiana Obesity Society Conference Returns Aug. 8 and 9 in New Orleans
Now in its third year, the Louisiana Obesity Society encourages physicians and researchers in Louisiana to join its ranks. - July 25, 2025
Pennington Biomedical Finds Reduction in Amino Acid Cysteine Triggers Weight Loss
Dr. Eric Ravussin and Dr. Krisztian Stadler contribute to study on the key role of cysteine in metabolism - July 13, 2025
Pennington Biomedical’s Metamor Institute Finds Preparing Patients for Metabolic Surgery, a Combination of Weight Loss Drugs May Be Better than GLP-1s or Dieting Alone
Recent findings published in International Journal of Obesity. - July 13, 2025
Pennington Biomedical’s Greaux Healthy Initiative for Louisiana Addresses Childhood Obesity
Program to Share Evidence-Based Educational Resources with Healthcare Providers, Educators, and Families - June 08, 2025
Pennington Biomedical Research Center’s June Small Shift: Add More Fruits and Vegetables to Diets
This month’s shift encourages individuals and families to make simple, sustainable changes that can lead to lasting improvements in overall health and wellness. - June 04, 2025
Pennington Biomedical Leads the Way in Redefining Obesity Diagnosis Beyond BMI
Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a leader in obesity research and treatment, recently played a pivotal role in reshaping how clinical obesity is understood. Three of its researchers served on the prestigious Lancet Commission on Clinical Obesity, a global initiative comprising 56 experts... - May 30, 2025
Pennington Biomedical Researchers to Present at NUTRITION 2025 Conference in Orlando
NUTRITION Conference is the annual meeting of the American Society of Nutrition; a number of Pennington Biomedical researchers to be honored during the conference. - May 18, 2025
Pennington Biomedical Welcomes Dr. Stefan Pasiakos as Director of the Center for Human Performance Optimization
Dr. Stefan Pasiakos has joined the faculty as Professor and Director of Human Performance Optimization at Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge, LA. - May 11, 2025
Pennington Biomedical Researchers Highlight How Cellular Quality Control Contribute to Insulin Resistance Related to Type 2 Diabetes
Study highlights the complex interplay between mitochondria and insulin, paving the way for future interventions aimed at improving metabolic health - May 07, 2025
Dr. Adithya Hari Joins Pennington Biomedical as Physician/Nuclear Oncologist, Adds to Center’s Strategic Expansion of Cancer Metabolism Program
Collaborative role partners with Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, Louisiana Cancer Research Center, LSU Health New Orleans and LSU LCMC Health Cancer Center. - May 02, 2025
Pennington Biomedical Finds United States Sees Disproportionate Increase in Body Mass Index Rates of More Than 60
Published in medical journal The Lancet: Diabetes & Endocrinology, research study by Pennington Biomedical Research Center researchers lays out the largest relative increase in obesity rates between 2004 and 2023 occurred in BMI range of 60 kg/m2 or more. - May 01, 2025
Pennington Biomedical Research Center Investigates Tirzepatide's Role in Weight Loss and Metabolic Health
Pennington Biomedical researchers included Dr. Eric Ravussin, Dr. Corby Martin, Dr. Robbie Beyl, Dr. Frank Greenway, and Dr. Guillermo Sanchez-Delgado. - April 26, 2025
Researchers from Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Baylor College of Medicine Uncover Mechanisms That Connect Hormones and Metabolic Adaptations in Lactation
The Metabolic Demands of Nursing Drive Hormonal Adaptations in Mothers - April 17, 2025
LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Brings Science-Backed Childhood Obesity Prevention Into 32 Louisiana Schools, Preschools
Greaux Healthy is a comprehensive, new program supported by the State of Louisiana that translates 35 years of Pennington Biomedical research into practical tools to prevent and treat childhood obesity - March 27, 2025
Pennington Biomedical Researchers Uncover Role of Hormone in Influencing Brain Reward Pathway and Food Preferences
Dr. Christopher Morrison led team in discovering regulating role of hormone FGF21 for brain reward pathways, research published in Molecular Metabolism - February 28, 2025
Pennington Biomedical Researchers Assemble Comprehensive History of Electronic Health Records
Published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research, Dr. Yun Shen and Dr. Gang Hu explore 25 years of electronic health records’ secondary purpose - the interoperability with research - February 21, 2025
New Greaux Healthy Toolkit Empowers Healthcare Providers with Evidence-Based Strategies for Childhood Obesity Prevention and Treatment
Greaux Healthy—a public service initiative powered by Pennington Biomedical Research Center, in partnership with the State of Louisiana—is proud to announce the release of the Childhood Obesity Prevention, Evaluation and Treatment Toolkit, a comprehensive resource designed to equip... - February 21, 2025
Pennington Biomedical Contributes to Study Advancing Medical Imaging on Body Fat and Muscle Distribution
Dr. Steven Heymsfield part of research group advancing 3D imaging and deep learning techniques. - February 06, 2025
Pennington Biomedical Researchers Serve on Global Commission on Clinical Obesity
Commission goes that goes beyond BMI in defining obesity as a disease. - January 18, 2025