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Be sure to catch Taxicab Control Board Meeting on the Baton Rouge Patch calendar

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You won’t want to miss Bonsai Workshop at Agile Brewing on the Baton Rouge Patch calendar

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Be sure to catch Holiday Pop-Up Bar at The Queen Baton Rouge on the Baton Rouge Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: How will Baton Rouge’s new 2026 budget cuts affect daily services?

Also, don’t miss 4th Annual Listening Room Film Festival on the Baton Rouge Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Is East Baton Rouge’s Family Court really as clean as claimed?

Make time for 4th Annual Listening Room Film Festival on the Baton Rouge Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: How a new mobile vet unit could change pet care access

Spotted on the Baton Rouge calendar: 4th Annual Listening Room Film Festival

Do You Have “The Answer?” Find Out at Pennington Biomedical Research Foundation’s Premier Gala

The annual fundraiser for the research center’s affiliate foundation will be held March 27, 2026, at the L’Auberge Casino Hotel Event Center

Severity of Obesity Closely Associated with Likelihood of Disease Burden in US National Study

Pennington Biomedical discovers direct relationship upon examining association between obesity and cardiometabolic and renal diseases

Dr. Corby Martin Named Associate Executive Director for Scientific Education at Pennington Biomedical

Dr. Martin will provide strategic leadership for the Division of Scientific Education, which includes the T32 Postdoctoral Training Program

Dr. Leanne Redman Recruited to Lead the Charles Perkins Centre at the University of Sydney

Dr. Redman served as LPFA Endowed Chair in Nutrition and Associate Executive Director for Scientific Education at Pennington Biomedical

Holiday Tips from the Experts at Pennington Biomedical Research Center

Pennington Biomedical Encourages “Small Shifts” for a Healthier, More Energized Holiday Season

Pennington Biomedical Researchers Recognized among the World’s Most Highly Cited

Dr. Steven Heymsfield, Dr. Peter Katzmarzyk, Dr. Eric Ravussin and Dr. Donna Ryan rank among the top 1 percent worldwide

The Power of Discovery: GLP-1 Receptor Agonists

LSU Boyd Professor Dr. Steven Heymsfield of Pennington Biomedical has had a distinguished career in obesity research and drug development

Louisiana Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes Collaboration Secures Federal Funding Renewal

Louisiana ECHO is one of 19 to receive National Institutes of Health funding renewal

Researchers from Pennington Biomedical Head to Atlanta for ObesityWeek 2025

Pennington Biomedical scientists to present at leading international conference on obesity research

Pennington Biomedical Awarded Renewal of NIH Grant for the Metabolic Basis of Disease Center

Renewal represents a $10.9M NIH investment over five years expanding intellectual, scientific and technical infrastructure that enhances the

Severe Obesity Associated with Reduced Prevalence of Recommended Cancer Screenings

Pennington Biomedical researchers examined cancer screening data from more than 2 million study participants

Scientology Volunteer Ministers Bring Practical Help and Hope to Baton Rouge

The Scientology Volunteer Ministers set up their bright yellow pavilion in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, uniting community leaders and residents.

Pennington Biomedical Hosts NIDDK Clinical Methods for Nutrition & Obesity Research Course

Program equips postdoctoral fellows, advanced doctoral students, and early career investigators with expertise in clinincal research

Strong grip strength may protect against obesity-related complications

People with more muscle may be less likely to have organ damage or die from obesity

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

Get to Know Pennington Biomedical's Dr. Timothy Gilbert

Pennington Biomedical recently launched the Advanced Endocrinology and Diabetes Clinic with Dr. Timothy Gilbert as director

Is Precision Prevention, Diagnostics and Treatment of Obesity a Pipdream or Reality?

Key barriers and opportunities for implementation of precision approaches in clinical and public health settings for obesity treatments eval

Researchers Find Severe Obesity Associated with Reduced Prevalence of Recommended Cancer Screenings

Pennington Biomedical researchers examined cancer screening data from more than 2 million study participants

Pennington Biomedical’s Dr. Steven Heymsfield Named LSU Boyd Professor

Boyd Professor is LSU’s Highest Faculty Honor

"Be the Reason Kids Greaux Healthy" Childhood Obesity Conference Coming Oct. 2-3 at Pennington Biomedical

A pre-conference motivational interviewing workshop is also available for hands-on communication effectiveness training

Study Finds that a 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

Pennington Biomedical Reflects on 20th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina

Employees organized diabetes relief efforts and served more than 50 shelters across Louisiana, Texas and Mississippi

Pennington Biomedical Researchers Find Metabolic Health of Pregnant Women May Matter More than Weight Gain

Study shows infants of mothers with unhealthy metabolic profiles have higher body fat at birth despite mothers’ lower weight gain

Pennington Biomedical’s Dr. Leanne Redman Named LPFA Endowed Chair

Dr. Redman is a leading authority on body weight regulation, women’s health, obesity and nutrition

Free Screenings, Expert Insights, and Hands-On Demos at the Men’s Health Summit on Aug. 23

Registration is open for the annual event at Pennington Biomedical

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

Answer ALS Launches AI Drug Development Collaboration to Advance ALS Treatment Discovery

Collaboration includes Tulane, Pennington Biomedical Research Center and GATC Health

Get to Know Pennington Biomedical's Dr. Kara Denstel

Dr. Kara Denstel is leading the Pennington Generation research study as part of the Greaux Healthy initiative

Bill Signing Held at Pennington Biomedical Research Center

Legislators and community members joined Gov. Jeff Landry, U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and others for the event

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

Louisiana Obesity Society Conference Returns Aug. 8 and 9

Now in its third year, the Louisiana Obesity Society encourages physicians and researchers in Louisiana to join its ranks

Greaux Healthy Initiative for Louisiana Addresses Childhood Obesity

Partnership among Pennington Biomedical and the State of Louisiana

Small Shifts: Add More Fruits and Vegetables

Pennington Biomedical encourages individuals and families to make simple, sustainable changes with the Small Shifts campaign