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Mind-body practices lower blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes
New research from the Keck School of Medicine of USC reveals mind-body practices are highly effective at reducing blood sugar levels in people with Type 2 diabetes.
Exposure to air pollution worsens COVID-19 outcomes, even among the fully vaccinated
Researchers from USC and Kaiser Permanente conducted the first individual-level study of air pollution exposure and COVID-19 vaccination.
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Keck Hospital of USC named top performer by leading heath care performance improvement compapy
Hospital receives a five-star ranking from Vizient Inc. for excellence in delivering high-quality care.
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Dad brain is real: Study reveals men’s brains change after baby arrives
Psychologist Darby Saxbe discusses why studying these changes in parents is important and what she hopes to tackle next.
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Next-generation liquid biopsy detects nano-sized signs of breast cancer in early-stage patients
A USC-led team of researchers finds remarkable results with the blood test in a small group of patients.
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Low-calorie sugar substitute consumption during adolescence appears to impair memory later in life
Scientists using lab models find that eating FDA-approved levels of saccharin, ACE-K and stevia early in life may result in several changes to the body, including in brain regions involved in memory and reward-motivated behavior.
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