Proud of yourself for taking home leftovers? Think again
Research shows that the sense of accomplishment — especially when it was a large portion — causes people to eat more afterward and exercise less.
$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.
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.
The type of sugar you eat may trigger fullness — or cravings for more food
When it comes to fructose vs. glucose, not all sugars are created equal.
5 things you didn’t know about eating disorders, and how to seek help
Eating disorders are surrounded by myths and stigma, making them even more difficult to diagnose and treat.
Do probiotics work? Answers to this and other gut-wrenching questions
The microbes in your belly can have a profound impact on many aspects of your health.
What to know about fasting, aging, the ‘longevity diet‘ and when you should eat
USC scientist Valter Longo talks about how to live a longer and healthier life.
Can strategies like fasting lead to longer, healthier lives?
USC’s first PhD graduate in the biology of aging is exploring how our cells respond to oxidative stress.
Yes, it’s true: Wine is good for you — to a point
A glass or two has its benefits, such as reducing the risk of stroke and heart disease — provided you don’t overindulge. And most of us underestimate how much we drink.
Thanksgiving traditions that can boost health and wellness
Six recommended rituals for the mind and body are rewarding enough to repeat throughout the year.
‘Edible Education’ gives USC students skills in the kitchen
Never cooked before? No problem. USC Hospitality program gives students kitchen smarts they’ll use when they eventually move out of university housing.
USC medical students hit the kitchen to learn nutrition firsthand
Keck School of Medicine of USC partners with L.A. nonprofit to help future doctors get their patients to eat right.
Odds for weight loss are stacked against children who are obese early on
Most children who are obese before they start kindergarten remain so through adolescence, which raises the risk of health problems in adulthood, study finds.
Adulting at dinner: Dietitian turns grocery-store newcomers into savvy shoppers
By visiting local markets, Trojans build confidence in the kitchen and learn how to improve their long-term health.
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.
Poor diet, plus Alzheimer’s gene, may fuel the disease
Could a healthy diet spare people who have an Alzheimer’s gene from developing the disease? USC researchers suggest the issue deserves more study.
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.
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.
Mood and food: Some things to think about when raiding the fridge
Researchers find a way to track how you feel when it’s time for a meal.
Fasting-mimicking diet may reverse diabetes
Periodic cycles of fasting reprogram pancreatic cells and restore insulin production, USC researchers find.
Scientifically designed fasting diet lowers risks for major diseases
A randomized trial shows cycles of a five-day fasting diet designed by a USC researcher safely reduces the risk factors for age-related diseases.
Fit Families program has healthy focus, from exercise routines to eating right
For participants in the free, USC-sponsored weekly sessions, payoffs include a positive outlook and some impressive weight loss.
USC researcher receives $6 million for sugar-related obesity studies
Michael Goran will look into reducing sugar intake among Hispanic children and postpartum women.
Our easy excuse to eat badly: Someone else is serving the food
USC Marshall research explains how being less involved with serving our own meals can lead to large portions.