A fasting-mimicking diet could spur cellular repair and improve health, says USC Leonard Davis Professor Valter Longo.
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USC Leonard Davis faculty honored for mentoring and scholarship
Kelvin Davies named Distinguished Professor; Sean Curran and Jennifer Ailshire recognized as extraordinary mentors.
Aging Fiction Versus Fact
Experts from across USC present the latest science while addressing harmful myths during the 10th annual What’s Hot in Aging Research event.
USC Leonard Davis alumna studies how to measure biological age
“I think of what I do as really trying to quantify the aging process,” says 2015 PhD in Gerontology graduate Morgan Levine.
For Alzheimer’s and dementia patients, thoughtful design can have big impact
New research reinforces the value of designing to maximize natural light, especially for aging adults with a variety of health issues, say USC architecture and gerontology experts.
Cancer drug shortages result in almost no treatment changes, USC study finds
Coauthored by USC Leonard Davis Associate Professor Mireille Jacobson, the study is the first to systematically analyze the consequences of cancer drug shortages nationwide.
Gerontology students making an impact
Beyond their classwork, USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology students are a force for change in their communities and their professions.
Podcast: U.S. life expectancies falling behind other nations
The inaugural episode of the USC Lessons in Lifespan Health podcast features celebrated demographer and USC University Professor Eileen Crimmins, who discusses trends in the average American life expectancy.
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.
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.