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Large-scale study of disordered eating in children explores role of weight, sex and puberty
The Keck School of Medicine of USC-led analysis is one of the first to study disordered eating behaviors in children under 11.
New flavored nicotine gums, lozenges and gummies rank second among nicotine products used by teens
Keck School of Medicine of USC researchers conduct the first study to measure U.S. adolescents' use of a new class of flavored, non-tobacco oral nicotine products.
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USC analysis finds dialysis firms overcharge largest Medicare Advantage plans
Large dialysis chains charge Medicare Advantage plans 27% more than the traditional, fee-for-service Medicare program.
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Pharmacy students learn about folk medicine in the Balkans
The undergraduates gain new perspectives by examining the history and culture of the region through the lens of folk medicine.
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USC Thornton students get firsthand lessons in mastering the recording studio
Third-year pop performance program students become session musicians and producers at L.A.'s historic Village Studios.
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USC Gould’s Robin Craig takes the mystery out of ocean, water law for judges, lawmakers
With climate litigation becoming more complicated, the influential Environmental Law Institute turned to the law professor as part of its Climate Judiciary Project.
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Fighting to improve the well-being of people with HIV
David "Jax" Kelly, a student in the online Master of Public Health program at Keck School of Medicine of USC, is honing his expertise in fostering healthy communities to further his role as a champion and counselor.
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Keck Medical Center of USC again recognized as among the nation’s best
The medical center earned eight specialty rankings and 16 "high performing" ratings from U.S. News and World Report for 2022-23.
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USC Viterbi’s Lives, Not Grades receives Emmy at 74th L.A. area awards
Engineers provide solutions for refugees in film produced by team at the engineering school.
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Let the ideas flow: Water has inspired the imagination since before the written word
It's vital to human life and one of our deadliest foes. USC Dornsife experts look back at how water has helped get the creative juices flowing throughout the ages.
Read MoreCalifornia millionaire’s tax that funds mental health programs prevented 5,500 suicides, study shows
Reductions in suicide were greatest among older adults, raising questions about how to better serve younger people with mental health challenges, a USC Price study finds.
A majority of people around the world are concerned about climate change
Americans are also showing increased concerns about climate change, an analysis by USC Price's W?ndi Bruine de Bruin finds.
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USC Radio Group names public broadcasting executive as its new president
James A. Muhammad will oversee Classical California, the No. 1 classical music radio station network in the nation, which operates KUSC-FM in Los Angeles and KDFC-FM in San Francisco.
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Artificial intelligence amplifies core research strengths at Keck School of Medicine of USC
Researchers see AI's potential in areas including cancer, neurodegenerative disease and population health.
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Keck Medical Center of USC signs White House Health Care Sector Climate Pledge
The pledge invites organizations to commit to lowering their greenhouse gas emissions and building a more climate-resilient infrastructure.
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Most Americans today are choosing cremation. Here’s why burials are becoming less common
As late as 1970, only about 5% of Americans chose cremation; now, more than half of us choose the method. A USC expert explains why.
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Sophisticated math and computing — and a healthy dose of collaboration — tackle questions about genetics
Scientists in USC Dornsife's new Quantitative and Computational Biology Department discuss the mysteries within and moral issues surrounding our DNA.
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Machine learning, nature benefits: How AI helps 2 USC environmental scientists unlock the natural world’s mysteries
How do you measure a cloud? How do you census a swarm of bees? Machine learning provides insights into complex natural phenomena.
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Health risks of high-potency cannabis products show regulations are inadequate
Current legislation to legalize cannabis doesn't do enough to regulate high-potency cannabis products like edibles and vape cartridges, a new white paper from USC Schaeffer Center warns.
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Changing the Playing Field
When Title IX--the landmark legislation that prohibits sex discrimination in educational institutions that receive federal funding--was signed into law in 1972, it had an immediate impact at USC. Here, we celebrate the progress USC has made and the women who've helped pave the way for gender equity in all aspects of USC's programming, from education to employment and extracurricular opportunities.
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Lights, Camera … Travel!
How USC and the American Film Showcase are changing the world, one film at a time.
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What the controversial 1972 ‘Limits to Growth’ report got right: Our choices today shape future conditions for life on Earth
A 1972 report warned that unchecked consumption could crater the world economy by 2100. Fifty years and much debate later, USC Dornsife's Matthew Kahn asks: Can humanity innovate quickly enough to avoid that fate?
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USC chemists create greener research labs
Professors are implementing sustainable processes and using equipment that generates less heat -- and that's just the start.
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Trojan trailblazer cherishes being 1st woman to receive USC athletic scholarship
TITLE IX: Tennis standout Barbara Hallquist DeGroot quickly made a name for herself, winning back-to-back national collegiate singles titles in the 1970s. She later returned to USC as a volunteer coach.
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Liquid magic: Scientists reveal why water is one of the most remarkable substances in the universe
We can't live without water, of course. But the H20 molecule itself is quite remarkable. Find out why.
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Long COVID affects 23% of positive cases, causing symptoms in ‘long haulers’ that may last for months
Interdisciplinary USC study also reveals predictors of long COVID.
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Students head south — to Costa Rica — for lessons on longevity
Trojans travel to the Nicoya Peninsula to understand why Costa Rica has one of the longest-lived populations in the world.
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Liver transplant patients with prior drinking problems can do well after transplantation, USC study finds
Researchers at Keck Medicine of USC say the established waiting list inclusion/exclusion criteria warrant a closer look.
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Shrimps, worms and similar bottom-dwellers recovered first after history’s largest mass extinction
USC Dornsife researchers join an international team to find underwater clues on how life bounced back after 90% of species died off.
Read MoreAdvance directives associated with lower out-of-pocket hospital costs
Patients with advance directives more likely to choose comfort over aggressive care at end of life, according to new USC study.
Largest ever study of tobacco content on social media links exposure to tobacco use
A global analysis of 29 studies led by researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of USC finds tobacco-related content on social media may recruit young users.
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This cook uses lessons from a nuclear disaster to promote safer kitchens
USC Viterbi student Jose Hernandez is harnessing his industrial and systems engineering background for new research into restaurant kitchen safety culture.
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USC Stem Cell scientists use mini-kidney models to identify potential drugs for polycystic kidney disease
Researchers generated simple, kidney-like structures called organoids and used them to identify potential drugs to treat adult-onset polycystic kidney disease.
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Methodist Hospital of Southern California joins Keck Medicine of USC as USC Arcadia Hospital
Affiliation will offer the San Gabriel Valley community expanded access to health care.
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Abandoned rail yard becomes a blank slate of creativity for urban planning students
Students' capstone projects focus on transforming a downtown property to meet community needs.
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Study identifies social, motor skills patterns unique to autistic children
Research shows that Autism Spectrum Disorder and Developmental Coordination Disorder have their own distinct patterns of social and motor skills.
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Could we one day see a world where medical implants last forever?
USC Viterbi researchers are working to develop "forever implants," thanks to a five-year grant from the National Institutes of Health.
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Taking a holistic approach to global security issues
As they prepare to deal with tomorrow's threats, USC Dornsife global security students will combine international relations, spatial sciences and environmental studies as well as drawing on the resources of USC Shoah Foundation.
Read MoreMajor expansion of open-source neuroimaging data set to boost stroke recovery research
A USC-led team of researchers releases expanded data set of brain scans from stroke patients in the hopes of speeding up large-scale stroke recovery research.
‘Death investigators’ key part of LGBTQ+ health equity research
??? PRIDE MONTH: No standard statistics exist to record the number of deaths each year for those who identify as LGBTQ+. Their lives -- and deaths -- are literally not counted.
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From Student to Patient: How Keck Medicine of USC Brought Me Back to Life
Morgan Stephens was on track to a dream career in journalism--and then she got COVID.
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Risk of death surges when extreme heat and air pollution coincide
Keck School of Medicine of USC researchers used a new analytic approach to study more than 1.5 million deaths across California.
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USC Dornsife scholars make a splash as they address water-related challenges — from local to global
From building resilience in farmed marine species to charting the ocean floor to ensuring homeless Angelenos get the water they need, USC Dornsife scholars are finding innovative ways to quench the world's thirst for solutions.
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President Folt outlines ‘moonshots’ including computer, health sciences initiatives
In her first in-person State of the University speech, she lays out her blueprint for the university's future.
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Does aging vary across different species? How much?
University Professor Caleb Finch discusses the wide spectrum of aging rates in the animal kingdom and what it could mean for humans.
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How did vertebrates first develop jaws?
In a new pair of studies, scientists reveal clues about the origin of this evolutionary innovation.
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School-based intervention aims to reduce behavioral health impact for LGBTQ+ youth
??? PRIDE MONTH: First-of-its-kind Proud & Empowered offers prevention and reduction approach for traumatic adolescent experiences.
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Folding, cutting and bending our way into a more adaptable future
USC researchers model how new metamaterials behave, opening the door for applications in soft robotics and even space.
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Unlikely hero in LGBTQ+ history is back in the spotlight
??? PRIDE MONTH: A Trojan's new documentary tells the story of a USC Dornsife professor who took a public stand against gay conversion therapy.
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Heartfelt tributes and joyous reunions highlight USC Title IX celebration
TITLE IX: On the 50th anniversary of the landmark legislation, women of Troy and allies look back -- and ahead.
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