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USC's new brain map aids targeted treatment for diseases

WebScientists can use the new map of the hippocampus to deliver genetically targeted drugs to specific neurons with fewer side effects, said senior author Hong-Wei …

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Aging U.S. population means older adults will outnumber children …

WebThe population of the United States is not as young as it used to be, and the year 2035 represents a major demographic turning point. According to a 2018 U.S. …

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Junk food diet can cause long-term damage to adolescent brains

WebIn addition to Kanoski and Hayes, the team included other USC Dornsife researchers Logan Tierno Lauer, Alicia E. Kao, Molly E. Klug, Linda Tsan, Jessica J. …

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Fasting, aging and the science behind a ‘longevity diet’

WebYes. The combination of an everyday diet, based in part on studies of centenarians and in part on science and clinical data, with a periodic fasting-mimicking …

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Delayed aging is better investment than cancer, heart disease …

WebUniversity of Southern California News. On the heels of an announcement from Google that the company’s next startup, Calico, will tackle the science of aging, a …

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Black History Month: health, wellness and a generous dose of joy

WebFebruary 02, 2022 Jenesse Miller. Black History Month takes on new importance as Black leaders draw attention to health – including mental and spiritual health – as a theme for …

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Festival of Books big crowd to USC University Park Campus

WebFor SoCal book lovers, there was only one place to be this weekend: the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books at USC. The two-day event — the largest literary and …

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USC Student Health enhancements take shape on two campuses

WebAnd for the first time, USC students will be able to make an appointment and receive psychological and medical health care at either the Eric Cohen Student Health …

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USC facility would offer blueprint to improve community health

WebProposed building offers a blueprint for improving community health. The Discovery and Translational Hub, a seven-story building proposed for the USC Health …

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Court to consider ‘good neighbor’ cross-state air pollution rules

WebThe U.S. Supreme Court will soon decide how states must act as “good neighbors” when it comes to air pollution. Learn more about USC’s Assignment: Earth …

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Public Health Archives

WebFor Kristin Reichardt, the COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the critical need for experienced, passionate and knowledgeable public health professionals.

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Research from USC experts shows link between gratitude and health

WebApr 16, 2024. More Stories. Thanksgiving is a great time to count your blessings, but research shows that year-round gratitude can lead to better health and well-being.

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Squatting and kneeling may be better for your health than sitting

WebThe USC-led team has shown that resting postures used before the invention of chairs — like squatting and kneeling — may hold the answer, as they involve higher …

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Yes, it’s true: Wine is good for you — to a point

WebThe Mediterranean diet has become synonymous with healthy eating, but there’s one thing in it that stands out: Wine is good for you.. Although drinking …

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Noted hangover remedy has added benefit of protecting the liver

WebApril 07, 2020 Gary Polakovic. A well-known hangover drug not only helps soothe pounding headaches but also triggers profound changes that protect the liver, USC scientists …

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Tsimane people’s lifestyle may be key to understanding healthy …

WebThe Tsimane can serve as a baseline for healthy brain aging. “Our sedentary lifestyle and diet rich in sugars and fats may be accelerating the loss of brain tissue with …

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LA environmental success story: cleaner air, healthier kids

WebA 20-year study finds that millennial children in Southern California breathe easier than youngsters who came of age in the ’90s, for a reason as clear as the air in …

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As Salton Sea shrinks, experts fear far-reaching health consequences

WebRespiratory problems linked to poor air quality near Salton Sea. Dust and other particulates can cause or exacerbate health problems like asthma, chronic …

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Homeless health care: How occupational therapists can play a part

WebThe numbers tell a startling story about Los Angeles’ current homelessness crisis: Between 2010 and 2017, L.A. County’s homeless population surged 42 percent …

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Elyn Saks: ‘My mind is my best friend and worst enemy’

WebElyn Saks is a renowned expert in mental health policy and law whose list of accomplishments is as long as it is impressive. She graduated from Yale Law School; …

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Researchers uncover danger of ringing victory bell after cancer …

WebRinging victory bell after cancer treatment might lead to more distressful memories. Ringing the victory bell could have a similar effect, but with negative …

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