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NIH awards $7.5 million to study whether “forever chemicals” increase the risk of liver and endometrial cancers

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USC study finds gray and white matter work together to support cognition in older adults

August 20, 2026

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Air pollution linked to distinct brain changes in regions vulnerable to Alzheimer’s disease

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USC researchers develop automated MRI system to strengthen stroke treatment studies

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Heart health enters the future with a $28.7 million gift from the Marcus Foundation

New philanthropic group funds critical research activities

Scientists watching forecast that predicts hospital patient demand

USC students are developing a forecasting system to improve hospital operations

Farzad Pakdel (Photo courtesy of Keck Medicine of USC)

USC orbital and oculofacial plastic surgeon Farzad Pakdel takes compassion and curiosity as his guide

A new way to help CAR-T cells fight solid tumors could change cancer treatment

Recognizing the Keck School of Medicine of USC master’s scholarship recipients

For the tiniest patients, new USC tech brings clearer MRI images

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Fish oil supplements may not prevent Alzheimer’s-related decline

Using CT imaging, USC researchers Summer Decker (left) and Jonathan Ford reveal the hidden anatomy of two ancient mummies, uncovering details about health, injury and mummification practices. In the photo, they hold a printed 3D model from CT imaging. (USC Photo/Sean Dube)

Scanning the past: USC researchers unlock ancient secrets with cutting-edge technologies

Body mass index found to drastically underestimate obesity levels in the United States

What sets Keck Medicine’s health care apart is that practitioners are dedicated to joining patients and their caregivers on their journey with the disease. (Illustration/Bratislav Milenkovic)

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Eating fruits, vegetables and whole grains may increase chance of early onset lung cancer

Occasional heavy drinking may triple the risk of liver damage

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SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE ◆ New wave of research from Alzheimer’s Therapeutic Research Institute connects the link between Down syndrome and Alzheimer’s disease

August 28, 2026

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MEDSCAPE ◆Current insights into the course of Alzheimer’s disease

August 18, 2026

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THE NEW YORK TIMES ◆ What the newest research on wildfire smoke tells us

August 17, 2026

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THE CANCER LETTER ◆ USC researchers award $3.2M NIH grant to study age-related inflammation and cancer

August 14, 2026

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NIH awards $7.5 million to study whether “forever chemicals” increase the risk of liver and endometrial cancers

Press Releases

USC study finds gray and white matter work together to support cognition in older adults

Air pollution linked to distinct brain changes in regions vulnerable to Alzheimer’s disease

USC researchers develop automated MRI system to strengthen stroke treatment studies

Heart health enters the future with a $28.7 million gift from the Marcus Foundation

Campus News

New philanthropic group funds critical research activities

USC students are developing a forecasting system to improve hospital operations

USC orbital and oculofacial plastic surgeon Farzad Pakdel takes compassion and curiosity as his guide

A new way to help CAR-T cells fight solid tumors could change cancer treatment

Recognizing the Keck School of Medicine of USC master’s scholarship recipients

For the tiniest patients, new USC tech brings clearer MRI images

Clinical News

Fish oil supplements may not prevent Alzheimer’s-related decline

Scanning the past: USC researchers unlock ancient secrets with cutting-edge technologies

Body mass index found to drastically underestimate obesity levels in the United States

Caring Connections

Eating fruits, vegetables and whole grains may increase chance of early onset lung cancer

Occasional heavy drinking may triple the risk of liver damage

Media Mentions

SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE ◆ New wave of research from Alzheimer’s Therapeutic Research Institute connects the link between Down syndrome and Alzheimer’s disease

MEDSCAPE ◆Current insights into the course of Alzheimer’s disease

THE NEW YORK TIMES ◆ What the newest research on wildfire smoke tells us

THE CANCER LETTER ◆ USC researchers award $3.2M NIH grant to study age-related inflammation and cancer