New research from USC scientists indicates that certain vulnerable groups should not exceed dietary recommendations for foods that frequently contain environmental contaminants.
Doctors worry that high-fat regimens like the keto diet might worsen an increasingly common condition known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
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.
USC researchers investigate whether exercising self-control by selecting groceries ahead of time produces healthy benefits for hungry shoppers.
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.
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.
USC study indicates periodic low-calorie diet could help patients with inflammatory bowel disease: A clinical trial shows reduction of inflammation.
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.
A new USC study suggests that early exposure to traffic pollution may be linked to unhealthy diet in adolescence.
Research shows that the sense of accomplishment — especially when it was a large portion — causes people to eat more afterward and exercise less.
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.
Before trying one of those trendy diets your friends raved about on Instagram, learn the science behind them first.
When it comes to fructose vs. glucose, not all sugars are created equal.
Eating disorders are surrounded by myths and stigma, making them even more difficult to diagnose and treat.
The microbes in your belly can have a profound impact on many aspects of your health.
USC scientist Valter Longo talks about how to live a longer and healthier life.
USC’s first PhD graduate in the biology of aging is exploring how our cells respond to oxidative stress.
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.
Six recommended rituals for the mind and body are rewarding enough to repeat throughout the year.
Never cooked before? No problem. USC Hospitality program gives students kitchen smarts they’ll use when they eventually move out of university housing.
Keck School of Medicine of USC partners with L.A. nonprofit to help future doctors get their patients to eat right.
Most children who are obese before they start kindergarten remain so through adolescence, which raises the risk of health problems in adulthood, study finds.
By visiting local markets, Trojans build confidence in the kitchen and learn how to improve their long-term health.
Whether it’s caffeinated or decaffeinated, coffee is associated with lower mortality, which suggests the association is not tied to caffeine.