A USC-led study find reduced volume in areas of the brain connected to memory formation, indicating a potential link between television use and dementia risk.
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.
People with dementia and their families bear hidden costs — many of which are often overlooked.
Animals fed the Mediterranean-inspired diet showed improved cardiometabolic markers.
A USC study suggests that increasing omega-3 levels via supplements has little effect on brain health despite showing evidence that the nutrients directly reach the brain.
The finding underscores the need for varied populations in Alzheimer’s research.
The study aims to determine whether the potential benefits of psilocybin therapy for mental well-being and cognitive function can be augmented with mindfulness meditation training.
