Fasting-mimicking diet holds promise for treating people with inflammatory bowel disease, USC study finds
Clinical trial shows reduction of inflammation in humans; fasting-mimicking diet appears to reverse Crohn’s and colitis pathology in mice.
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Senior living professionals embrace change and innovation
2019 USC Senior Living Executive Course emphasizes the need to address affordability and better serve people of all cognitive abilities.
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American Drug Overdose Death Rates the Highest Among Wealthy Nations
The study by Assistant Professor Jessica Ho is the first to demonstrate that the drug overdose epidemic is contributing to the widening gap in life expectancy between the United States and other high-income countries.
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Is the keto diet safe? USC experts have some serious concerns
Dietitians may recommend the popular high fat, very low carbohydrate plan for certain patients, but most of us can get the same results without going to such extremes.
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Students learn how to make nutrition information more digestible
Master of Science in Nutrition, Healthspan and Longevity students prepare health messaging for consumers during GERO 512, “Communicating Nutrition and Health.”
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Documentary discusses caregiving issues with humor and heart
The USC Age-Friendly University Initiative hosts a campus screening of Care to Laugh, which follows stand-up comedian Jesus Trejo as he serves as the sole caregiver for his parents.
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Three USC Leonard Davis faculty members honored at University Club
Eileen Crimmins, Reginald Tucker-Seeley and Caleb Finch are included in a new faculty recognition display of scholarly works at the Amy King Dundon-Berchtold University Club of USC.
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Ready to start your journey into the gerontology field? Find out how to apply to USC Leonard Davis School academic programs.
Learn MoreMeet the Dean
Read a welcome message from Pinchas Cohen, Dean of the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology and Executive Director of the Ethel Percy Andrus Gerontology Center.
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Want to support innovative gerontology education, research, and service? Learn more about ways to contribute to the USC Leonard Davis School.
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An Evening with Ashton Applewhite
Join us at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology Auditorium for an evening with activist and author Ashton Applewhite. RSVP now.
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