COVID-19 is the ultimate disruptor, reshaping people’s work, family and finances. No one knows how long it will last. No one knows who’s contagious. So many issues at once can cause emotional and psychological instability, affecting careers and relationships. USC experts understand the problem and share expertise to help people navigate the dislocation. Contact: Gary Polakovic […]
Special on-air and online series created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, featuring selections curated by Gustavo Dudamel and his personal reflections on the music that keeps us together, even when we’re apart. Each week includes five, hour-long programs, four in English and one entirely in Spanish. The series will be nationally syndicated through PRX. […]
USC is a leading research university, and experts see a challenge and opportunity to slow the coronavirus outbreak. As researchers pivot in response, scientists and engineers marshal new technologies unavailable during past pandemics. Tools such as supercomputers, software apps, virtual reality, big data and algorithms are in play. Here’s what hope looks like from the […]
The coronavirus outbreak exacts a hidden toll on young adults as it shapes values and harms their health. It’s the latest calamity for a generation that has experienced life-altering disruptions, from 9/11 to the Great Recession, the decline of American prestige to a housing affordability crisis, global warming to crushing student debt, and now a […]
In addressing the needs of the vulnerable, and focusing on our common humanity, we’ll be better positioned to weather the unprecedented coronavirus pandemic, USC experts say. Contact: Leigh Hopper at (310) 308-0405 or lhopper@usc.edu Repurposed high school gyms could help meet urgent need Michael Cousineau, a clinical professor in the department of preventive medicine and family medicine […]
A national USC survey also reveals the vast majority of Americans recognize the value of handwashing and sanitizing to keep themselves safe from infection. Contact: Jim Key, jameskey@usc.edu or 619-253-1077 or Jenesse Miller, jenessem@usc.edu or 213-810-8554 As the rate of COVID-19 infections in the U.S. continues to grow, slightly more than a quarter of all […]
A recent analysis of COVID-19 cases in China showed that older adults face the greatest danger from coronavirus. This means it is even more important for older adults to abide health guidelines advising social distancing. USC gerontology experts have tips for how you can help them practice social distancing but still feel in touch. Contact: Jenesse […]
Eating fish 1-3 times a week during pregnancy is associated with improved metabolic health as the child grows,according to a new study from Keck School of Medicine of USC. Contact: Laura LeBlanc, (646) 825-0821, or laura.leblanc@med.usc.edu; or Leigh Hopper, (310) 308-0405, lhopper@usc.edu. To eat or not to eat fish is a question that has long concerned pregnant women. Now, […]
A new USC survey offers a snapshot of how coronavirus has changed behavior in America, from stockpiling emergency supplies and food to hygiene. Contact: Jenesse Miller, jenessem@usc.edu or 213-810-8554 or Julie Labich, samere@price.usc.edu or 213-821-8188 Amid the rise of the coronavirus pandemic, many people in the United States perceive health and economic risks and are […]
