California wildfires raise concerns about impacts to environment and health
USC experts offer insight into why wildlands burn so much and how smoke harms people.
Audio story: Haven’t completed your family by 35? Time to freeze your eggs
🔊 Richard J. Paulson of USC Fertility describes the process that allows patients to preserve fertility into their late 40s.
USC institute launches a global study of how the brain ages
The ENIGMA World Aging Center will help pinpoint factors that contribute to healthy aging versus those that increase a risk for Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s.
How fast you walk says a lot about your health
Researchers use gait speed as a way to identify patients who might have difficulties recovering from surgery, or other health issues.
USC academy joins venture capital firm on health care startups
The USC MESH Academy plans to accelerate innovative projects in health and life sciences.
FDA approves brain scanner for clinical use at USC
The 7T Terra MRI scanner at USC Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute will augment care for patients with Alzheimer’s and other diseases.
Is exercise the antidote to ‘chemo brain’?
USC researcher to investigate how exercise impacts cognitive function in women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy.
New e-cig study shows vaping is no deterrent to teen smoking
The USC study is likely to add heft to a growing chorus seeking changes in regulation or industry practice for the nicotine delivery devices.
Zika biomarkers in blood could lead to prenatal screening for birth defects
The highest risk of birth defects is from Zika virus infection during the first and second trimester, USC researcher says.
USC mobile dental clinics provide free treatment to South L.A. students
Community service initiative will provide dental treatment to underserved children over the next two years.
Pituitary tumors that invade bone, brain to be focus of USC research
National Institutes of Health will back USC’s research of little-studied tumors — the results could provide potential targets for precise treatment.
To diversify research, USC teams with Florida universities on cancer disparities
Federal grant will address disease in Latinos and African-Americans, and help train the next generation of cancer researchers.
Adult cystic fibrosis clinic gets $1 million gift from Anton Yelchin Foundation
The clinic, now named in honor of the late actor, helps people transition from pediatric to adult care.
How to avoid sleep deprivation: Make these simple lifestyle changes
The many ways that the condition may be affecting you — and what can be done about it (turn off your phone and TV for starters).
Yang Chai elected to National Academy of Medicine
The distinction honoring the associate dean of research at USC’s dentistry school is considered one of the nation’s highest in the health and medicine field.
Young adults’ cancer survival rates jump in surprising new study
USC analysis shows that 15- to 39-year-olds had the best survival of any age group for many years after HIV/AIDS-related cancers are taken into account.
USC expert dispels diabetes myths for Latino audience
Tom Buchanan offers clarity on proper steps to prevent the disease and how to seek proper treatment after it is diagnosed.
New wellness programs help USC medical students find balance
The Keck School of Medicine of USC emphasizes health and well-being among its aspiring doctors, countering the discipline’s grueling training experience of years past.
Asthma may contribute to childhood obesity epidemic
USC-led international study shows asthma can make young people more susceptible to other health problems later in life.
USC Aims to Help Physicians Stay Healthy
Amid growing awareness of suicide and depression among health professionals nationwide, new wellness programs at Keck Medicine of USC ensure students and doctors care for themselves.
Can exercise stop the recurrence of breast cancer?
USC’s Christina Dieli-Conwright awarded $4 million grant to see if activity improves prognosis for survivors of the disease.
Facing Serious Medical Conditions, Three Patients Get New Life
Seeking treatment at Keck Medicine of USC put these patients in the right place at the right time.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Can’t Hold Her Back
For a young woman living with the painful disease, occupational therapy helped her regain independence in her daily life.
These Surprising Specialists May Help You Kick Habits and Prevent Disease
Physical and occupational therapists are teaming up with physicians to provide personalize care for injury recovery, disease prevention and much more.