Graduate-to-be pursues holistic and humanistic medicine
Mohamed El-Farra places marginalized populations at the center of his work in regenerative medicine.
Keck School of Medicine of USC receives $4 million for arthritis research
Grants from the National Institutes of Health and U.S. Department of Defense will support basic and pre-clinical research to develop therapies for cartilage degradation.
Physical therapy grad uses his own physical battles to fuel his career
Leukemia and a rare side effect of chemotherapy didn’t stop Brandon Hsu. Instead, they inspired him.
Why a Google engineer became a doctor at USC
Hugh Gordon gave up a cushy Silicon Valley job to be a clinician at USC, where he focuses on medicine and engineering. And that gives him the best of both scientific worlds.
Unexpected addiction for minority teens in L.A.: Tanning
USC researchers dispel myth that tanning is a problem only among white, college-age women.
USC recruits diverse participants for landmark $1.5 billion precision medicine research initiative
Big data project seeks to accelerate research and improve health for a diverse population, not just majority groups.
Gift boosts lung disease research at Keck School of Medicine of USC
USC scientists developing new treatments and cures for pulmonary diseases will benefit from a $12.5 million donation from the Hastings Foundation.
Self-care tips on how to manage stress that you can easily put into practice
It’s National Stress Awareness Month — handle your hassles through yoga, exercise, music and art.
Searching for a nursing home and don’t know where to turn?
Yelp reviews, which focus on staff attitudes, responsiveness and the physical facility, could help consumers.
Laura Mosqueda named dean of the Keck School of Medicine of USC
A widely respected expert in geriatric medicine, family medicine and elder abuse, Mosqueda is the first woman to lead the school since its founding in 1885.
Patient boosts USC Norris gynecologic cancer research with $1.1 million estate gift
The Hilda and Bruno Haug Ovarian Cancer Research Fund will support genetic sequencing for women’s cancers, among other projects.
Study suggests surgery alternative for rotator cuff pain: push-ups, pull-ups
USC physical therapy study at orthopedics lab helps patient recover without surgery.
3-D printing of dentures developed at USC dental school
Ostrow School of Dentistry faculty member aims to change the way prosthodontics is taught at USC.
Computer programmer or doctor? For this medical student, the answer is both
Ketetha Olengue has a special interest in the convergence of health and technology: She’s had a pacemaker since she was 9.
$10 million grant supports research on disease prevention, fasting and aging
USC Professor Valter Longo, an expert on dietary restriction and regeneration, leads team of USC and Harvard researchers looking to slow aging and prevent disease.
Nikias honor reflects USC’s investment in brain mapping, bioscience
The university’s president receives the Humanitarian Award of the Society for Brain Mapping and Therapeutics.
The quality of audio influences whether you believe what you hear
The findings are significant amid the recent rise of fake news and public distrust in science, says USC’s Norbert Schwarz.
Bluetooth program gives lung transplant patients brighter outlook
Electronic tablet allows patients to log medical information and view educational videos, which leads to fewer problems and readmissions.
Education can hold off dementia, new USC-led study finds
Related study shows the importance of discovering how to delay the onset of dementia; otherwise, more people will end up living longer with the debilitating condition.
Tooth enamel that regrows? Researcher says revolutionary gel could make it possible
A new technology pioneered at USC may eventually reach an elusive goal: filling without drilling.
Sane in the city: 5 tips to manage the pressures of life in the urban jungle
Big cities like Los Angeles can overstimulate the senses. USC experts suggest some ways to protect your mental health.
Fitbits reveal the truth: We’re not as active as we claim to be
International study shows that people, regardless of their age and where they live, poorly guess how physically active they actually are.
What’s the best diet plan? USC experts evaluate 4 popular trends
Before trying one of those trendy diets your friends raved about on Instagram, learn the science behind them first.
Physiology department rises in national rankings of research funding
Berislav Zlokovic enhances a strong neuroscience base and strives to make USC No. 1 in grant awards around the world.