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
Pennington Biomedical Researcher Dr. Jennifer Caldwell Awarded Pilot Funding for "Linking Genetics and Improving Nutrition in Scotlandville, LA."
Pennington Biomedical Research Center’s Dr. Jennifer Caldwell was named as one of four early-stage investigators to be selected to receive pilot funding of $50,000 from the Forge AHEAD Center, a regional comprehensive research center located at the University of Alabama Birmingham. With a... - April 28, 2024
Pennington Biomedical’s Dr. Steven Heymsfield and Colleague Publish Guidance on Energy and Macronutrients Across the Lifespan in the NEJM
In the growing campaign positioning “Food as Medicine,” Dr. Steven Heymsfield joins Dr. Sue Shapses of Rutgers University to share a matrix of variables to consider when crafting nutrient-rich diets in the New England Journal of Medicine - April 20, 2024
Pennington Biomedical Researchers Participated in Eight-Year Long GRADE Study on Commonly Used Type 2 Diabetes Medications
Comparative Study of Type 2 Diabetes Medications Shows Differences in Medication Acceptance, Quality-Of-Life, Insulin Secretion and Mortality - March 30, 2024
Pennington Biomedical Shares Health Across the Lifespan Begins with Small Shifts
Small shifts are something that everyone can do and can be incorporated into everyday life. Small shifts add up, and they are reinforcing, which further promotes the activity. - March 22, 2024
A Research Passion for Pennington Biomedical's Dr. Justin Brown
Growing up, Dr. Justin Brown thought his career path would lead him to become a union carpenter in New York City, but when he was 14 years old, his father passed away following a battle with colon cancer. From then on, Dr. Brown’s future career became instantly clear. “My mission is... - March 22, 2024
Pennington Biomedical’s Dr. John Kirwan and Dr. Philip Schauer Among the Key Investigators for the 12-Year Study on the Impact of Bariatric Surgery on Type 2 Diabetes
People with type 2 diabetes who underwent bariatric surgery achieved much better long-term blood glucose control compared to people who received medical management plus lifestyle interventions, according to a new study published in JAMA, or Journal of the American Medical Association, and funded by the National institute of Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases, part of The National Institutes of Health. - February 29, 2024
New Research Findings Show That Life Span Can be Increased by Making Cells Less Efficient at Producing Energy
Pennington Biomedical Researchers Looking for New Ways to Improve Life Span and Health During Aging - February 23, 2024
New Screening Tool Saving Lives: Metamor Team Developing Tool to Catch Cancer Earlier
A new partnership between a Pennington Biomedical physician-researcher at the Metamor Institute and an LSU School of Medicine oncologist has already saved women’s lives in southeast Louisiana. More than 60,000 women are diagnosed with endometrial cancer each year, a number that includes... - February 22, 2024
Researchers Combine Modern Equipment for Increased Precision in Body Composition Analysis
Pennington Biomedical Professor of Metabolism and Body Composition Dr. Steven Heymsfield is part of a team of researchers who confirm the results in the study: "Generative Deep Learning Furthers the Understanding of Local Distributions of Fat and Muscle on Body Shape and Health Using 3D Surface Scans." - February 21, 2024
How Do Intermittent Fasting and Weight Loss Affect Aging? Study Currently Looking for Participants.
The DiAL-Health study will help determine how intermittent fasting and calorie counting can improve a person’s “healthspan.” - February 17, 2024
Updated Edition of the “Handbook of Obesity,” Edited by Former Pennington Biomedical Executive Directors Dr. George Bray and Dr. Claude Bouchard, Now Available
The two-volume set of the “Handbook of Obesity,” edited by former Pennington Biomedical Research Center Executive Directors Dr. George Bray and Dr. Claude Bouchard, was recently published by Routledge and CRC Press. In addition to Drs. Bray and Bouchard, Pennington Biomedical Executive... - February 16, 2024
Pennington Biomedical Encouraging "Small Shifts" for Big Improvements in Health and Nutrition
Small shifts, such as choosing a piece of fruit over a sugary treat or taking a 10-minute walk after work rather than dropping onto the couch can have a lasting impact on health over time. - February 16, 2024
Pennington Biomedical's Dr. Jeffery Keller to Lead Answer ALS' Open Access Data Repository
Pennington Biomedical's Dr. Jeffery Keller has been named Principal Investigator to oversee Answer ALS' open access data repository, Neuromine. Serving as Director for Pennington Biomedical's Institute for Dementia Research and Prevention and a Professor of Aging and Neurodegeneration, Dr. Keller... - February 14, 2024