Health

A USC study shows how patterns of neurodegeneration in specific brain regions relate to changes in cognitive function.

The immersive Healthcare Day of Discovery introduces high school students to career opportunities within the field.

USC research shows that a common genetic variant in Indigenous American populations silences the mitochondrial microprotein “MENTSH.” Restoring it improves insulin signaling and blocks diet-induced weight gain in preclinical studies.

A newly discovered gut-brain connection turns meals into memories, and may offer novel ways to protect cognitive health.

Professors Gauri Rao and Prashant Dogra are using AI to accelerate drug development at USC Mann.

USC researchers identified a biological pathway that helps activate the immune response against certain types of cancer.

Because risk factors such as low education, high blood pressure and smoking vary widely, a one-size-fits-all approach to prevention won’t work.

Public health concerns remain for those adults who frequently misuse stimulant medications, according to a review from the Keck School of Medicine of USC.

Karolina Charaziak’s five-year grant from the National Institutes of Health will support research on how the inner ear processes complex sounds, such as speech and music.

The collaboration with Novartis focuses on expanding access to screenings and improving outcomes in underserved communities.