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Opportunities for Obesity Research, Treatment and Prevention being Explored in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Humanitarian City, or SBAHC, a leading non-profit medical institute in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge, La., are pleased to announce that they are exploring a partnership to address one of the most critical public health challenges facing the world today – obesity.
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Pennington Biomedical’s EAT2 Study to Explore Unknown Effects of Weight Fluctuations
Dr. Ursula White, an associate professor of Clinical Science at Pennington Biomedical Research Center, is taking a deep dive into the lasting health effects of short-term weight gain and weight loss. The ability for the fat tissue to expand or contract to accommodate changes in body weight is important for sustained health. Dr. White’s clinical study at Pennington Biomedical, the EAT2 study, will allow her to explore how changes within the adipose tissue are affected by weight gain and weight loss, and what that means for a person’s health.
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Americans are Meeting Minimum Needs for Essential Amino Acids
Essential amino acid intakes in the US population exceed recommended minimum requirements, but higher intakes were not correlated with muscle benefits in older adults.
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New U.S. Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth Reveals Continued Low Levels of Physical Activity
The Physical Activity Alliance, the nation’s largest national coalition dedicated to advancing regular participation in physical activity, today released the 2024 United States Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth. The overall physical activity grade for children and youth remained low at D-, the same grade it received in 2022, the last time a report was made.
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Pennington Biomedical’s Small Shifts Campaign Focus for October: Managing Stress and Anxiety
As October begins, the Pennington Biomedical Research Center will focus its Small Shifts campaign on an issue that affects millions daily: managing stress and anxiety. In this fast-paced world, the pressure to stay productive can easily become overwhelming. But what if there are small steps that can be taken to better manage these feelings and improve one’s well-being along the way?
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Pennington Biomedical Partners on Army-Wide Health and Nutrition Study
Researchers from Pennington Biomedical’s Center for Military Performance and Resilience and the U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine are teaming up to assess the health and nutritional status of active-duty service members. The Military Health and Nutrition Examination Study, or MHANES, is modeled on the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, or NHANES, which assesses the health and nutritional status of adults and children in the U.S. but excludes active-duty members of the military.
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Forge Ahead: Caldwell Bridges the Gap of Genetics and Nutrition to Enhance Health Outcomes Among African American Communities
Disparities in health outcomes for African American adults involve both biological and social health determinants. Jennifer Caldwell, Ph.D., a researcher at Pennington Biomedical Research Center, is exploring the combined influence of a biological determinant (a person’s genes), and a social health determinant (food insecurity) to understand the impact on African American adults’ health outcomes in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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Zubaidah Nor Hanipah Joins Pennington Biomedical Research Center and the Metamor Institute
Dr. Zubaidah “Zuby” Nor Hanipah recently joined Pennington Biomedical as an associate professor-research in the Clinical Metabolic Surgery Laboratory. Dr. Nor Hanipah’s research interests encompass a comprehensive study of metabolic and bariatric surgery outcomes, with a primary emphasis on obesity, metabolic disorders, and metabolic syndrome.
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New Era of Obesity Drug Development, Upcoming Webinar Hosted by Xtalks
In this webinar, learn about obesity's health burden and the evolution of drug development in obesity. The speakers will discuss about the importance of preservation of muscle mass for long term weight maintenance. They will address the different methodologies used to evaluate total energy expenditure and its components.
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Pennington Biomedical’s Greaux Healthy Initiative Takes Aim at Childhood Obesity
Pennington Biomedical Research Center is formally launching Greaux Healthy, a public service initiative designed to help improve kids’ health at every age. Developed with funding from the State of Louisiana, Greaux Healthy implements 35 years of Pennington Biomedical research and discoveries to inform tools, resources and programing for children, parents, physicians and educators throughout the state.
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Study to Evaluate THC, CBD Benefits for Dementia-Related Agitation
Pennington Biomedical Research Center’s Dr. Jeff Keller is evaluating the potential for delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, and cannabidiol, or CBD, to reduce the behaviors indicating agitation, distress or anxiety in patients with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. The study is designed for hospice-eligible patients who are either receiving hospice care or who are eligible for hospice, and who are exhibiting agitation concurrently with a diagnosis of dementia. There are currently no FDA-approved medications to treat agitation at the end-of-life stages in dementia patients.
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Pennington Biomedical’s Small Shift for September: 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.
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Pennington Biomedical Research Center Experts Available to Speak on Research Efforts During Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
Recognized by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, September is designated as National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month in the United States. At Pennington Biomedical, researchers explore a wide array of scientifically proven causes, treatment, and prevention programs for childhood obesity, including healthy food choices, environmental factors, and community parks and playgrounds.
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Registration Now Open for Pennington Biomedical 2024 Men's Health Summit
The Pennington Biomedical Men’s Health Summit returns for 2024 on Saturday, September 14, presented by Our Lady of the Lake. The free summit is available to all men over the age of 18, and will include a wide array of free health screenings, informational sessions, and a UFC demonstration. Registration is now open, and space is limited so early sign-up is encouraged.
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Pennington Biomedical Study to Explore Effects of Soy on Blood Sugar Levels
Pennington Biomedical Research Center’s Dr. Candida Rebello wants to know more about the intersection of blood sugar levels and a diet rich in soy. This intersection is the primary focus of her new study, “Lifestyle Intervention for Improving Metabolic and Motivational Outcomes,” or MOTIVATE, which explores how specific diets can impact blood sugar, and potentially improve mood and energy levels.
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Low Oxygen and Weight Status Trial Seeking Participants
Can reduced oxygen in the air lead to weight loss? That is what Pennington Biomedical researcher Dr. Claire Berryman is exploring in the “Low Oxygen and Weight Status,” or LOWS, study, which is currently recruiting participants. The study is open to adults between the ages of 22 and 65, and it lasts up to four months.
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Second Annual Louisiana Obesity Society Conference Held in New Orleans
The Louisiana Obesity Society and the Louisiana Chapter of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery hosted the 2024 Louisiana Obesity Conference on Saturday, Aug. 10, in New Orleans at the Renaissance Arts Hotel. Keynote speakers for the event included a video message from Senator Bill Cassidy, MD; State Senator Royce Duplessis; Dr. Jamy Ard, President of The Obesity Society; and Dr. Ann Rogers, President-Elect of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.
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Rural Health and Lung Study Coming to Franklin Parish
The Risks Underlying Rural Areas Longitudinal, or RURAL, Heart and Lung study will arrive in Louisiana’s Franklin Parish on Tuesday, Aug. 13. The study team, who were stationed in Assumption Parish starting in February 2024, are conducting a comprehensive longitudinal cohort study designed to help researchers better understand the underlying health risks faced by residents in rural areas.
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Scientists Reach Consensus for Fasting Terminology
Dr. Eric Ravussin of Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge was one of 38 scientists from five continents to present the first international consensus on fasting terminology and key definitions. Published in Cell Metabolism, the recent study reflects the increasing popularity of diets tied to fasting and a significant increase in scientific studies of fasting. While the application of fasting is rapidly growing, there was previously no globally established terminology.
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Pennington Biomedical Researcher Dr. Carrie Elks Awarded $1.4 Million to Study Fat Cell Communication Cycle
The National Institutes of Health’s National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, or NIDDK, awarded Pennington Biomedical researcher Dr. Carrie Elks a grant of $1.4 million to explore insulin resistance and inflammation in fat cells. Dr. Elks will apply the grant toward her Matrix Biology Laboratory’s project “Adipocyte cytokine signaling as a coordinator of adipose tissue function.”
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