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Study of natural gas flaring finds high risks to babies

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Student information remains at risk after massive cyberattack on Los Angeles Unified

LAUSD is an attractive target for cybercriminals because of the large number of people affected when district systems become unavailable, USC Viterbi’s Clifford Neuman says. “This makes the impacted organization potentially more willing to pay a ransom to recover their systems,” he says, “and encourages criminals to seek larger payments.”
Stress accelerates aging of immune system, study finds
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Stress accelerates aging of immune system, study finds

Everyday stressors, traumatic events, job strain and discrimination prematurely weaken the body’s mix of immune cells, potentially increasing a person’s risk of disease.
Stories of Social Change exhibit: Brother Chân Pháp Dung, Sabrina Sojourner and Father Gregory Boyle
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Spotlight shines on spiritually engaged humanitarians in ‘Stories of Social Change’ exhibit

Some of the subjects profiled in the exhibit shared inspiring stories during a celebratory event at Wallis Annenberg Hall.
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Who’s really at risk for poor heart health due to work burnout?

Here’s another reason to use those vacation days: A USC study finds that people who regularly suffered from significant stress and exhaustion from their jobs are at greater risk of experiencing irregular heartbeats.
Too big to fail, too small to regulate­: Silicon Valley Bank — and others
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Too big to fail, too small to regulate­: Silicon Valley Bank — and others

USC experts discuss the systemic issues plaguing the U.S. banking system and the regulatory gaps exposed by the financial collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and other institutions.
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USC alumni make Forbes ‘30 Under 30’ list for 2016

Experts and peers in their respective fields agree: These Trojans are changing the world.
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Study finds some of the world’s lowest dementia rates in Amazonian indigenous groups

Research adds to evidence that healthier pre-industrial lifestyles may hold clues to preventing Alzheimer’s and other dementias.
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USC study shows some combinations of statins and antihypertensives may reduce dementia risk

Two students carrying a third student during earthquake drill
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USC, SCEC earthquake experts available for interviews

USC and SCEC experts are available for interviews on earthquakes, in topics ranging from the physics underlying Earth movements to the financial fallout from natural disasters.