Dropping fat and calories to simulate fasting helps mice live a longer life
USC researchers are digging into the underexplored effects and benefits of short, periodic cycles of fasting on obesity and heart health.
Want to lose weight? Diet drinks might not be the sweet spot
Artificial sweeteners may increase food cravings and appetite in women and people who are obese, a study led by researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of USC finds.
USC launches 3 new nutrition and dietetics master’s degrees
Specialized programs from the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology provide flexibility for an in-demand field.
Once ‘lost,’ she discovered her passion for nutrition as a USC master’s student
Shauna Davis finally feels like she’s headed in the right direction, thanks to the online Master of Science in Nutrition, Healthspan and Longevity program at the USC Leonard Davis School.
Drinking sugary beverages early in life could mean memory trouble later
The study by a team of researchers at USC, UCLA and the University of Georgia, Athens, finds a direct connection between particular bacteria in the gut and impaired brain function.
Master’s student and aspiring dietitian aims to promote healthy habits
Alicia Miller plans on working with women and children in underserved communities after completing her master’s program at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology
Eating disorders expert answers your questions
During National Eating Disorders Week, the director of USC’s eating disorders program provides some insight on your most pressing questions.
You Know Sugar is Bad for Your Kids. Here’s What You Can Do
A USC children’s health expert offers practical solutions to cure our sweet tooth.
How sucrose, the ‘real’ sugar commonly found in sodas, can disrupt your appetite
Sugar-sweetened drinks interfere with the hunger-suppressing hormones that signal a sense of feeling full, a new USC study finds.
Feeling scared about how your kids can enjoy Halloween this year? Have no fear – healthy snacks are here
A USC expert offers simple strategies, meal plans and recipes to reduce children’s intake of sugar.
Good nutrition can contribute to keeping COVID-19 and other diseases away
Eating right supports immunity and prevents type 2 diabetes and obesity. Avoiding these conditions can reduce COVID-19 complications.
Studies suggest a diet that mimics fasting could boost breast cancer therapy
A USC-led team of international scientists found that a one-two punch of a fasting-mimicking diet with hormone therapy may enhance the effects of breast cancer treatment.
Fasting plus vitamin C proves effective for hard-to-treat cancers
A USC study found that a combination of a fasting-mimicking diet plus vitamin C delayed tumor progression and even caused disease regression in mice.
USC Viterbi team wins Min Family Engineering Social Entrepreneurship Challenge
The business model competition, which encourages would-be social entrepreneurs to build businesses that benefit the underprivileged, honors the group AgriCulture’s vision to improve the diets and health of low-income, urban residents.
Could diets that mimic fasting improve people’s immune systems?
Valter Longo of the USC Longevity Institute is investigating how fasting and fasting-mimicking diets may boost the body’s response to viruses.
🎧 Adopt these healthy eating — and shopping — habits while practicing social isolation
As many isolate and self-quarantine amid the COVID-19 pandemic, USC dietitian Cary Kreutzer shares advice on maintaining healthy habits — and human connections.
Pregnant women who eat fish in moderation see more benefits than risks
Eating fish 1 to 3 times a week during pregnancy is associated with improved metabolic health as the child grows, according to a new study from the Keck School of Medicine of USC.
Now more than ever, talking about food means addressing global issues
The conversation around what we eat has grown to include issues of community, identity and food justice, especially in a global hub like L.A. USC Annenberg professors and alumni explain why.
What is a hangover exactly, and what can we do to recover?
Just in time for the holidays, two faculty members and one PhD student at the USC School of Pharmacy break down the biology of the hangover.
New year, same you? USC professors offer research-based tips for sticking with your New Year’s resolutions
Whether you’re trying to quit smoking or lose weight, USC experts want to help you think positively, set realistic goals and follow through on your resolutions for 2020.
Can a piece of bread really cause a migraine?
Tens of millions of people worldwide suffer from migraine. According to a neurologist at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, the solution can sometimes be as simple as a gluten-free diet.
New study examines how diet contributes to toxic exposure for pregnant women and children
New research from USC scientists indicates that certain vulnerable groups should not exceed dietary recommendations for foods that frequently contain environmental contaminants.
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.