A record number of women are running for office in 2018 and some are predicting another “Year of the Woman” — a reference to 1992, when an unprecedented number of women were elected to Congress. But the #MeToo movement, along with the controversy surrounding newly sworn-in Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, has called into question […]
A USC study raises concerns about adolescent health amid a booming cannabis market that touts sleekly packaged products claiming an array of health benefits Contact: Leigh Hopper (213) 740-5277 or lhopper@usc.edu Most teens who’ve tried marijuana have used the drug in more than one form, including cannabis products that are smoked, eaten or vaped, new USC […]
A USC Dornsife study finds that together, genetics and years of education can influence whether someone becomes obese Contact: Emily Gersema (213) 361-6730, gersema@usc.edu or Jenesse Miller (213) 810-8554, jenessem@usc.edu What a difference a year of high school can make — for long-term health. In 1972, England, Scotland and Wales raised the mandatory school attendance […]
FDA funding will support studies to assess and prevent harm from tobacco products Contact: Gary Polakovic (213-740-9226) or polakovi@usc.edu A new, $17.8 million grant will ensure USC remains at the forefront of research to protect people from tobacco-related health risks. The money will be used to promote biomedical and behavioral research to build the […]
Millennials are an unpredictable voting bloc. Young voters could have an outsized influence on a number of important races in the upcoming midterm elections, but experts are split on whether this will be a watershed year for millennial turnout. Today is National Voter Registration Day, when civic groups hope to inspire millennials and other targeted […]
USC researchers find humanin levels play an important function in the aging process Contact: Orli Belman (213-821-9852) or obelman@usc.edu New research from USC has uncovered a previously unknown genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The study provides insights on how these conditions, and other diseases of aging, might one day be treated and prevented. […]
Particle pollution is the culprit, raising concern about health impacts later in life Contact: Gary Polakovic (213-740-9226) or polakovi@usc.edu Soot and dust alters thyroid development in fetuses before they are born in smoggy cities, raising concern about health impacts later in life, new USC research shows. It means before a doctor cuts the umbilical cord or a […]
Professor Christine Blasey Ford’s sexual assault allegation against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh has thrown his confirmation process into question. The response to the accusation by pundits, politicos and the public reveals an intensifying gender divide, all against the backdrop of the #MeToo movement. Contact: Ron Mackovich rmackovi@usc.edu or (213) 810-8583 The strategy of intimidation […]
More students say yes than ever before; 1 in 4 have perfect GPA and 17 percent are first-generation Contact: Ron Mackovich, rmackovi@usc.edu or (213) 810-8583 Even as fewer students are offered admission to USC, more of the highest-achieving students are saying yes. The university is more selective than ever, offering admission to a record low 13 percent of […]
As North Carolina and South Carolina endure Hurricane Florence, Puerto Rico marks the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Maria. President Trump called the FEMA response to Puerto Rico “an unsung success” and dismissed findings that nearly 3,000 people died as a result of the hurricane. USC experts are available to talk about disaster preparedness, the role […]
