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
Global Launch for Clinical Obesity Definition to be Held Jan. 16, Pennington Biomedical Serving as North American Satellite Hub
Three researchers from Pennington Biomedical served on the 56-member Lancet Commission on Clinical Obesity - January 16, 2025
DASH Diet Recognized as Best Heart-Healthy Diet, Ranks as Second-Best Diet Overall
The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, or DASH, Diet, developed in part by Pennington Biomedical Research Center scientists, has been recognized as the second-best diet overall and the best heart-healthy diet in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Diets Rankings. - January 08, 2025
Small Shifts for the New Year from Researchers at Pennington Biomedical
New Year’s Day provides a fresh start and is a time when people set goals and resolutions for the year ahead. Many of those will focus on healthy eating, exercise or mental health, but drastic lifestyle changes are hard to adopt and typically are challenging to sustain. Instead, researchers... - December 26, 2024
Pennington Biomedical Celebrates Employees for Service Milestones
Fourteen employees recognized for 20 years or more of service at Pennington Biomedical. - December 23, 2024
Pennington Biomedical Conducts Study to Test Efficacy of Diabetes Medication for Cancer-Related Weight Loss
Dr. Justin Brown of Pennington Biomedical invites patients with lung or gastrointestinal cancers to participate in National Cancer Institute-funded trial. - December 23, 2024
Impact of Government Assistance, Housing, and Employment on Postpartum Maternal Health Across Income and Race
Stressful periods such as COVID-19, hurricanes or infant formula shortages negatively impact racial groups differently. - December 13, 2024
The Role of Digital Technology in Diabetes Prevention and Management
Scientists at Pennington Biomedical Research Center, along with a colleague from Peking University People’s Hospital in China, have been leading a special collection and published an editorial in Frontiers in Endocrinology, emphasizing the transformative role digital health technologies play... - December 07, 2024
Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Safe and Effective for Patients with Severe Obesity
A multicenter examination of data demonstrates that for patients with a body mass index at or above 70 kg/m2 metabolic and bariatric surgery is a potent intervention. - December 07, 2024
Dr. Stephanie Waldrop Joins Pennington Biomedical Research Center
New at Pennington Biomedical: Get to Know Dr. Stephanie Waldrop, assistant professor in Clinical Sciences - December 06, 2024
Pennington Biomedical Researchers Share Tips for the Holiday Season
From breakfast to holiday desserts, there are numerous ways to introduce small, manageable changes to your celebration. - November 20, 2024
Pennington Biomedical to be on Display at ObesityWeek 2024 in San Antonio
ObesityWeek is home to the latest developments in evidence-based obesity science. - November 02, 2024
Zubaidah Nor Hanipah Joins Pennington Biomedical Research Center and the Metamor Institute
Get to Know Dr. Zubaidah "Zuby" Nor Hanipah, professor-research in clinical metabolic surgery. - October 26, 2024
Pennington Biomedical's EAT2 Study to Explore Unknown Effects of Weight Fluctuations
The EAT2 study is recruiting participants now, and participants will be randomly assigned to the two groups - a control group that is weight stable and group with a diet that promotes weight gain. Both groups will participate in a dietary intervention program for 8 weeks, but those in the weight gain group will also be provided with an eight-week weight loss treatment following the dietary intervention. - October 26, 2024
Pennington Biomedical Partners on Army-Wide Health and Nutrition Study
Pennington Biomedical’s Center for Military Performance and Resilience and the U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine collaborate on study; Louisiana’s Fort Johnson is first installation visit for study. - October 06, 2024
Pennington Biomedical’s Greaux Healthy Initiative Takes Aim at Childhood Obesity
Launch coincides with Childhood Obesity Awareness month; Campaign to share Pennington Biomedical research-sourced educational resources with physicians, educators, and families - September 08, 2024
Pennington Biomedical's September Small Shift Focus is Hydration
This month, the Small Shifts Squad at Pennington Biomedical Research Center will focus on something simple yet incredibly impactful: hydrating more. Staying properly hydrated is essential for maintaining energy levels, improving concentration, and supporting overall health. This month, Small... - September 06, 2024
Pennington Biomedical Research Center Adds Director of Intellectual Property and Commercialization
Reis Alsberry Joins Pennington Biomedical Research Center to lead intellectural property and commercialization efforts. - August 23, 2024
Pennington Biomedical Researcher Dr. Eric Ravussin Joined Experts from Around the World, Agreeing on Fasting Terminology to Boost Global Research
Scientists reach consensus for fasting terminology. - August 11, 2024
Pennington Biomedical Scientists Outline Key Challenges and Promising Avenues in Obesity Genetics
Research article by Pennington Biomedical’s Dr. Sujoy Ghosh and Dr. Claude Bouchard included in the International Journal of Obesity - August 02, 2024
Pennington Biomedical’s Small Shift for July: Prioritizing Sleep
Small shifts can make a big impact on a person’s long-term health, and that includes catching some Z's. Quality sleep is essential for physical health, mental clarity and emotional resilience. This month, making a few small adjustments to sleep routines can enhance overall health and energy levels. - July 13, 2024
Celebrate National Blueberry Month with Pennington Biomedical
The health benefits of blueberries are believed to be due to the diverse range of phytochemicals they contain, that act as antioxidants, anticancer agents, anti-neurodegenerative agents and anti-inflammatory agents. Because of these properties, many studies have been conducted to evaluate the health benefits of blueberries in chronic disease prevention. - July 10, 2024
Pennington Biomedical Shares Small Shifts for Nutritional Health
As a world-renowned nutrition research center, Pennington Biomedical has been on the forefront of how diet impacts health for decades. With hundreds of studies demonstrating the value of sound nutrition, the research center rolled out its Small Shifts campaign this year to showcase the cumulative value of daily common-sense changes. - June 23, 2024
Pennington Biomedical’s Dr. Robert Kesterson Working to Advance Knowledge of Neurofibromatosis Development and Treatment
May is Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month - June 02, 2024
The SELECT Study, Led by Pennington Biomedical Researcher Dr. Donna Ryan, Confirms Weight Loss Benefits of Semaglutide Last up to Four Years
The SELECT Study, led by Pennington Biomedical researcher Dr. Donna Ryan, confirms an average weight reduction of 10 percent compared to a placebo, with results lasting for several years. - May 31, 2024
Pennington Biomedical's Dr. Leanne Redman Talks Changing the Culture: Eating for You, Not for Two
As a world leader in nutrition, LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center scientists have studied prenatal nutrition and discovered eating-for-two is no longer a good mantra for modern moms. - May 19, 2024
Dr. Leanne Redman to Lead Pennington Biomedical’s Nutrition Obesity Research Center
After 19 years, Dr. Eric Ravussin hands baton to Dr. Redman to continue center’s mission of supporting Louisiana’s nutrition and metabolic health research. - May 18, 2024
During Mental Health Awareness Month, Practice Small Shifts for Mental Health and Resilience
May has been designated as Mental Health Awareness Month, and during the month, Pennington Biomedical’s Small Shifts campaign is focuses on mental health and resilience. Giving mental health the attention it deserves is just as important as nurturing physical health. In fact, they’re interdependent. Making small changes to your mental health, like breathing deeply for five minutes, meditating or taking regular breaks from social media, help improve your total wellness. - April 30, 2024