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Studying Childhood Obesity: Your Family Could Help Researchers Move Science Forward
Pennington Biomedical Research Center is home to the top scientists in the world who are studying one of the most pressing health issues in our country – childhood obesity. Despite ongoing efforts, childhood obesity rates have continued to soar over the last 10 years, with about 1-in-5 children affected by obesity. To move the science forward, Pennington Biomedical invites parents to enroll their children in clinical research trials.
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July’s Small Shift: 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.
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Celebrate National Blueberry Month with Pennington Biomedical Dietitians
Since 1974, July has been observed as National Blueberry Month in honor of one of nature’s top superfoods. But what exactly makes blueberries so beneficial?
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The American Cancer Society Awards $217,500 to Pennington Biomedical Researcher for Study on How Aerobic Exercise Impacts Colorectal Cancer Survivors
The American Cancer Society, the largest non-government, non-profit funding source of cancer research in the United States, has approved funding for $28 million in new Extramural Discovery Science research and career development grants. The awards will fund investigators at institutions across the United States starting in July 2024.
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Pennington Biomedical Research Presented at NUTRITION 2024 in Chicago
NUTRITION 2024, the annual flagship meeting of the American Society of Nutrition, is taking place June 29-July 2 in Chicago, and a number of research findings from the Pennington Biomedical Research Center will be presented during the conference.
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Louisiana Obesity Society Conference Set for Aug. 10 in New Orleans
The Louisiana Obesity Society and the Louisiana Chapter of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery are happy to announce the 2024 Louisiana Obesity Conference on Saturday, Aug. 10, in New Orleans at the Renaissance Arts Hotel. Keynote speakers for the event are anticipated to include Senator Bill Cassidy, MD; 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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New Findings from ARMMS-T2D Study Continue to Show Benefits of Metabolic/Bariatric Surgery Over Medical Interventions for those with Type 2 Diabetes
The 12-year Alliance of Randomized Trials of Medicine vs Metabolic Surgery in Type 2 Diabetes, or ARMMS-T2D, clinical trial continues to provide significant findings on the benefits of bariatric surgery over medical management, as presented during the 84th annual American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions in Orlando, Fla.
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Pennington Biomedical Researchers Partner on Award-Winning Long Covid Study
Dr. John Kirwan, Executive Director of Pennington Biomedical Research Center, is serving as a co-principal investigator on the Pathobiology in RECOVER of Metabolic and Immune Systems, or PROMIS, study. The study has been awarded more than $802,000 by the National Institutes of Health to identify potential causes of Long COVID.
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Pennington Biomedical Research Presented at the 84th Annual American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions
The 84th annual American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions are taking place June 21-24 in Orlando, Fla., and several research findings from the Pennington Biomedical Research Center will be presented during the conference.
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Small Shifts for Nutritional Health
Once a person decides it’s time to lose some weight, it may be difficult to determine what’s the best option for them. With all the diet noise out there, what’s the best way to take off those unwanted pounds—and keep them off?
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