Beth Newcomb, Author at USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology

Feb 04

image of faculty scientist looking at research image on computer

Thorell Family Gift Supports Senior Faculty with New Award

By Beth Newcomb Featured, Giving

Longtime supporters of the school Shari and Bob Thorell have created a new faculty award intended to support USC Leonard Davis School faculty scientists of all levels, especially senior faculty members.

Jan 30

Berenice Benayoun portrait by Stephanie Kleinman

Bérénice Benayoun Shares Perspective on the Future of Aging Research

By Beth Newcomb Careers in Aging, In the News, Q&A

USC Leonard Davis faculty member joins other renowned aging scientists for a Q&A celebrating the fifth anniversary of the journal Nature Aging.

Jan 27

USC President Beong-Soo Kim and University Professor Eileen Crimmins on the Trojan Talks podcast

Eileen Crimmins Discusses Aging and Population Health with USC President Kim on Latest Trojan Talks Podcast

By Beth Newcomb Demography, Featured, In the News

USC President Beong-Soo Kim and USC University Professor and AARP Chair in Gerontology Eileen Crimmins, one of the world’s leading scholars in aging and population health, discuss how scientists measure aging and longevity — and why living longer does not always mean living healthier.

Jan 25

The common vaccine that could slow down ageing (Independent)

By Beth Newcomb In the News

Independent (UK) featured research by Jung Ki Kim and Eileen Crimmins that detailed how older adults vaccinated against shingles showed lower levels of inflammation and other signs of slower biological aging. “By helping to reduce this background inflammation — possibly by preventing reactivation of the virus that causes shingles, the vaccine may play a role in supporting healthier ageing,” Kim said. “While the exact biological mechanisms remain to be understood, the potential for vaccination to reduce inflammation makes it a promising addition to broader strategies aimed at promoting resilience and slowing age-related decline.” The widely covered study was also featured in Inside Precision Medicine, Discover Magazine, U.S. News & World Report, People, Everyday Health, and more.

Jan 24

Longevity professor shares how to stay young and exact amount of walking needed (Mirror)

By Beth Newcomb In the News

Mirror interviewed Valter Longo about longevity and the fasting-mimicking diet. The story also ran on MSN worldwide.

Jan 21

Spotlight on the Shingles Vaccine—Again! (Ground Truths by Eric Topol)

By Beth Newcomb In the News

Ground Truths, a Substack column by cardiologist, scientist, and author Eric Topol, spotlighted research by Jung Ki Kim and Eileen Crimmins on how older adults vaccinated against shingles appeared to have less inflammation and slower biological aging.

Jan 19

Older adult with bandage on shoulder after receiving a vaccine

Study: Shingles Vaccine Linked to Slower Biological Aging in Older Adults

By Beth Newcomb Featured, Health and Wellness, Research

Along with protecting against the painful illness, vaccination correlates with lower inflammation, slower epigenetic and transcriptomic aging, and slower overall biological aging in Americans age 70 and older.

Jan 19

USC Leonard Davis School Researchers Rank Among Most Cited Scientists in the World

By Beth Newcomb Featured, Honors and Awards

Clarivate data and Stanford University analysis demonstrate faculty’s continued impact on the aging field and beyond.

Jan 15

This food-scanning app might change how you shop (KTLA)

By Beth Newcomb In the News

KTLA featured commentary from USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology faculty member Cary Kreutzer on the growing popularity of food-scanning apps used to guide grocery choices. Kreutzer cautioned consumers against relying on such tools without understanding how foods are evaluated. “Look at how they’re doing their scoring,” Kreutzer advised. “Look at who’s on their board. Do they have scientists or researchers that are helping put information together?”

Jan 15

Why more seniors are being asked to care for their partners — alone (Washington Post)

By Beth Newcomb In the News

The Washington Post included commentary from USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology faculty member Jennifer Ailshire on the growing challenges faced by older spousal caregivers. “You are locked in — in a 24-hour, 365 sense — in a way that other caregivers may not,” Ailshire said.