Stroke survivor finds new calling as USC volunteer
David Karchem was a software developer until a stroke changed his life. Now he’s focusing on building a community for stroke survivors.
Preschool children face increasing vision problems
The impairment will affect nearly 220,000 youngsters over the next 45 years, USC Roski Eye Institute research finds.
Scholar without borders bridges three continents to improve health care
✌ Class of 2017: Jack Huebner aims to advance medicine in sub-Saharan Africa.
With support from loved ones and imaginary dragons, a little girl copes with cancer
When a family friend took on the battle of her young life, a PhD student made her the hero of a children’s book.
Researchers create roadmap of bipolar disorder and how it affects the brain
Global study reveals thinning of gray matter in brain regions responsible for inhibition and emotion.
As final exams approach, here are things you can do to make it through in top shape
USC experts have advice — some of it common sense, some surprising — that will help you conquer the week ahead or any time of stress.
From pro volleyball to biology: USC scientist is at the top of his game
Italy’s Leonardo Morsut walks away from fame and fortune to focus on the emerging field of ‘synthetic biology.’
USC’s first Hack for Health event highlights high-tech ways to cope with cancer
One participant’s physical challenges inspire an app designed to help himself and others.
How to ease anxiety for adults with autism during a doctor’s visit
Newly funded study aims to improve challenging primary health care encounters.
Social upheaval in America: Why so many working-class whites are dying in midlife
USC Presidential Professor Angus Deaton and his colleague look at the rising trend of deaths from drug overdose, alcohol-related disease and suicide.
Can social networks help you get into shape?
USC computer scientist’s team aims to quantify health outcomes with digital technology.
With Earth Day, USC experts consider climate change and pro-EPA protests
Environmentalists, scientists and citizens concerned about the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will take to the streets in the #MarchForScience.
Doctors perform the first robotic surgery to remove kidney cancer extending into the heart
The 10-hour procedure at Keck School of Medicine of USC saved the patient from risk of sudden cardiac death and redefined surgical limits.
A five-minute oral cancer screening can save your life
Joana Breckner learned a vital health lesson in the dental office of USC alumnus Phillip Sacks.
Death takes center stage at Health Sciences Campus forum
USC medical librarian leads a lively discussion on a novel topic: What exactly is a ‘good death’?
Fruit and veggies rich in potassium may be key to lowering blood pressure
New study by Keck School of Medicine of USC researcher links increased dietary potassium with lower hypertension.
The close-to-home reason this USC brain scientist is trying to figure out Alzheimer’s
Arthur Toga saw the disease ravage his family, so he’s worked to transform what scientists know and think about the memory-erasing illness that affects 1 in 3 seniors.
New Yorker cartoonist shares her story of caring for elderly parents
A book filled with hilarious and heartbreaking cartoons was Roz Chast’s way of processing what she learned about the end of life.
Empathy, tech combine to improve autism awareness and research
April marks National Autism Awareness Month, and USC experts weigh in with the latest developments in research, treatment and more.
Fasting during chemotherapy may offset some side effects of cancer-fighting drugs
A short-term diet change may counteract increases in blood sugar and possibly protect healthy cells.
Making the home safer for seniors in their time of need
An attention to detail makes USC alum a sought-after specialist who oversees home renovation projects for aging people.
USC team wins global health case competition
Setting aside jobs and schedules, Trojans from four USC schools claim victory in an international event focusing on mental health in Liberia.
USC scientist fishes for stem cell-based arthritis treatments
By studying zebrafish, Joanna Smeeton seeks ways to treat a person’s aversion to cold and pain.
Cracking the brain’s genetic code to prevent neurological and psychiatric diseases
Through crowdsourcing, researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of USC have aggregated some of the largest brain scan data sets for certain neurological and psychiatric disorders.