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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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The Science of Happiness: How Contentment Impacts Health, …

WEBMatters of health and well-being are paramount in Soni’s mind. “The science of happiness can be directly connected to love and community,” he says. He favors the …

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Campaign aims to double USC health campus’ footprint, research …

WEBFolt spoke about the coming USC Campaign for Health — an effort to raise philanthropic support to double the university’s overall research portfolio and increase …

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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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USC announces 2024 commencement celebrations

WEBThe Trojan Family will celebrate USC’s 141st commencement with a series of school ceremonies, doctoral hoodings and official celebrations May 8-11 honoring the …

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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 and UCLA Collaborative Research Makes for a Better Los …

WEBAs the nation’s second-most-populous city, Los Angeles draws its share of innovators. An effort called Innovation Node-Los Angeles (IN-LA) brings some of their …

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State of the University: Folt praises Trojans’ strength, grace

WEBState of the University: President praises campus community’s strength, grace. In the second of two addresses, Carol Folt announces Charles Murry as the new …

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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 and CHLA will fight obesity and diabetes in Latino children

WEBUSC, in partnership with Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, has won a $24.5 million NIH grant to launch a center aimed at fighting obesity and related chronic …

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USC researchers find music education benefits youth wellbeing

WEBThe latest USC research on the impact of music education shows that for adolescents, the benefits appear to extend beyond a surge in neural connections in their …

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4 USC faculty members named as AAAS fellows

WEBThe council of the American Association for the Advancement of Science has elected USC faculty members Pinchas Cohen, Andrea Hodge, Jay Lieberman and …

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Keck Medicine of USC Looks East

WEBThe medical system—which changed its name to Keck Medicine of USC in 2011—further expanded in 2013 with the acquisition of USC Verdugo Hills Hospital. The …

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USC announces Ralph Lauren Center for Cancer Prevention

WEBThe new Ralph Lauren Center for Cancer Prevention will aim to reduce cancer disparities in underserved communities in Los Angeles and surrounding areas. October …

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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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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 …

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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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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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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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Steven Shapiro named first USC senior vice president for

WEBMarch 11, 2021 Ron Mackovich-Rodriguez. Steven D. Shapiro, executive vice president and chief medical and scientific officer of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center …

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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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The Science Behind Harmful Chemicals Explained

WEBToxicologist John Whysner says the health problems linked to burning fossil fuels share a common cause with global climate change. May 26, 2021 Sarah …

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Using art for medical healing

WEBUsing art for medical healing. A vibrant collection of USC programs infuses arts activities into health care to soften the hospital setting, support patients’ recovery and lift their …

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