Study: Life disadvantages add up to increased smoking risk, difficulty quitting

The more disadvantages you face, the more likely you are to smoke — and have difficulty quitting, according to a new USC study in JAMA Internal Medicine that sheds light on groups that are resistant to anti-smoking efforts.

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April 23rd, 2019|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

USC-led advance in groundbreaking cancer treatment eliminates severe side effects

An advance in the groundbreaking cancer treatment known as CAR T-cell therapy appears to eliminate its severe side effects, making the treatment safer and potentially available in outpatient settings, a new USC study shows.

“This is a major improvement,” said Read More »

April 23rd, 2019|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

USC biologist Steve Kay elected to the Royal Society of London

Fellows of the Royal Society of London have included Sir Isaac Newton, Sir Charles Darwin, and Stephen Hawking. This week, a new name has been added to that exclusive list: USC professor and scientist Steve Read More »

April 23rd, 2019|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

No time to exercise? Work out at work

The No. 1 excuse adults give for not exercising is time, USC experts say. But what if working out didn’t mean waking up at the crack of dawn or missing happy hour?

Research shows that taking a break to exercise during Read More »

April 22nd, 2019|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Artists, researchers collaborate for third exhibit at Hoyt Gallery

A stylized demon is poised to pluck out the eye of his victim. A mixed-media bust sports a headdress of layers that tumble playfully upwards in bursts of blue. On video, a couple dances the tension as a man tries Read More »

April 22nd, 2019|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|