An analysis of vital statistics and the U.S. Health and Retirement Survey led by University Professor Eileen Crimmins reveals a drop in the dementia rate among men and women 65 and older.
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Archive: February 2016
Viewpoints: Californians Can Now Decide When They Die
On October 5, 2015, after considerable soul searching, Governor Jerry Brown signed a bill that legalizes physician-assisted suicide, making California the fifth state to pass such a law.
Some Aging Treatments Have Opposite Effects on Males and Females
What helps her live longer might be harmful to him, according to a new study led by Professor John Tower of the USC Davis School of Gerontology and the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences.
Senior Living Executive Course Provides Valuable Knowledge and Perspectives
In its second year, the weekend course presented by the Davis School and the USC Marshall School of Business featured a wide array of experts in aging, business, senior housing, and law.
Researchers Highlight Brain Region as “Ground Zero” of Alzheimer’s Disease
Essential for maintaining cognitive function as a person ages, the tiny locus coeruleus region of the brain is vulnerable to toxins and infection.
Crowdfunding Campaign Supports Study of New Cancer Treatment Approach
Professor Valter Longo leads research into how a diet that mimics fasting can make treatment for chronic lymphocytic leukemia safer and more effective. Learn More
Remembering Margaret “Peggy” Halvorson
The loyal Trojan alumna and friend of the USC Davis School passed away on February 2, 2016 at the age of 103.