Older island-dwelling Puerto Ricans in better health than older adults in the U.S.
Findings from a USC gerontology study show that Puerto Ricans were less likely to report limitations in their activities.
Surgery and therapy at USC offers hope for patients with lymphedema
Thanks to cutting-edge surgery and the work of USC occupational therapists, patients no longer have to suffer through pain.
Experts: 1 in 3 cases of dementia preventable
Lancet Commission, including USC expert, has identified powerful tools to prevent dementia and touts the benefits of nonmedical interventions.
CHLA helps teens put birth defects behind them
Thanks to USC surgeons, women born with Apert syndrome and a cleft lip deal with life on their own terms.
Understanding what shortens the American lifespan
Demographer and sociologist Jessica Ho’s research finds that more Americans die before age 50 than in other countries.
USC researcher, and AI, give homeless youth a helping hand with HIV education
Eric Rice needed a better way to identify peer educators, and software was the answer.
USC alum offers free oral cancer screenings to homebound seniors
With heavy dental gear in tow, Justin Urbano finds fulfillment by volunteering his services 16 hours each week.
A simple breath test could be the next step in diagnosing breast cancer
Clinical trial at USC and other cancer centers looks at effectiveness of a new device that could prevent unnecessary testing.
Drinking coffee could lead to a longer life
Whether it’s caffeinated or decaffeinated, coffee is associated with lower mortality, which suggests the association is not tied to caffeine.
Medicare, Medicare Advantage physician rates nearly equal
USC researchers compare physician reimbursement by Medicare Advantage plans to traditional Medicare rates. Until now, experts knew little about the differences.
Trojan dentist uses her CPR skills to save a life
After a daylong CPR certification course, Diana Sedler never expected to have her skills tested just hours later at a sushi restaurant.
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles named top pediatric hospital in California by U.S. News & World Report
The Keck School of Medicine affiliate also makes the publication’s Honor Roll of Best Children’s Hospitals for excellence in multiple specialties.
Why dementia-causing plaques become trapped in the brain
USC researchers plan to explore whether constricted vessels could be targeted by existing drugs that were approved for treating other health conditions.
USC researcher looks for a pattern in ALS cases
Kim Staats is drawn to the clinical relevance of research in Justin Ichida’s lab, which explores ALS mechanisms.
Patient visits inspire USC scientist’s lab work toward curing rare disease
The development of a crystal structure gives molecular biologist a clear view of how myasthenia graves behaves.
USC Viterbi researcher uses novel technique to battle cancer, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
USC Viterbi’s Sangpil Yoon uses high-frequency ultrasound to deliver molecules through cells.
How to stay healthy, and maybe find a career, in the age of biotech
Pioneering USC surgeon shares wellness tips and talks about biotech opportunities at East L.A. College health fair.
The possible long-term complications of traumatic brain injury
USC researcher uses sophisticated techniques to understand the effects of such injuries among older adults.
USC physical therapists treat soldiers at military bases across the country
Three Trojans find more autonomy in the military, where they are the first line of defense when injuries occur.
Researchers look for a way to detect Alzheimer’s before symptoms emerge
Cognitive tests in older adults without symptoms could do the job, a Keck School of Medicine of USC study finds.
International team uncovers new approach to combat deadly fungal infection
Researchers from USC and France identify a gene-regulating protein that is critical for the survival of a pathogenic fungus.
Studying the social factors that influence health outcomes
Reginald Tucker-Seeley looks beyond simple income measures to find out how a person’s finance-related feelings and behaviors affect disparities in physical and mental health.
Happy 10th birthday, iPhone: You’ve changed the world in addictive ways
Our love of smartphones shows no sign of stopping a decade after Apple released its first one.
Shorter strides, faster walking, regular falls: the difficulties of dealing with Parkinson’s
With physical therapy — and weekly boxing classes — one man found the footing to hold off his mental and physical decline because of the neurological disease.