Fad diets could contribute to liver disease known as a ‘silent killer’
Doctors worry that high-fat regimens like the keto diet might worsen an increasingly common condition known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
Can tinkering with gut microbes really improve our health?
The human microbiome is a complex system; a probiotic that works for one person might not work for another. USC Dornsife scientists are looking to better understand our microbes and help people harness their health.
Does pre-ordering groceries help shoppers make healthier choices?
USC researchers investigate whether exercising self-control by selecting groceries ahead of time produces healthy benefits for hungry shoppers.
Chips! Ice cream! Learn what’s behind those PMS food cravings
For years, researchers have investigated the link between certain cravings and PMS. Now, this USC researcher outlines what we’ve learned — and how women can take action.
Food as medicine? Scientists are getting closer through nutrigenomics
Nutrigenomics — the nexus of nutrition, genetics and genomics — is still in its infancy, but USC researcher Cary Kreutzer sees vast potential in its ability to help people take control of their health.
Fasting-mimicking diet holds promise for people with digestive problem
USC study indicates periodic low-calorie diet could help patients with inflammatory bowel disease: A clinical trial shows reduction of inflammation.
Is the keto diet safe? USC experts have some serious concerns
Dietitians may recommend the popular high fat, very low carbohydrate plan for certain patients, but most of us can get the same results without going to such extremes.
Does air pollution make teens eat fattening foods?
A new USC study suggests that early exposure to traffic pollution may be linked to unhealthy diet in adolescence.
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.