Tanning addiction plagues teenage minorities in Los Angeles, and that dependency is associated with marijuana abuse, obsessive-compulsive disorder and other mental health issues, a Keck School of Medicine of USC study reports.
A specific brain network, the locus coereleus, that controls your ability to focus your attention appears to weaken as you age, making you more prone to distraction while under stress.
William and Leslie McMorrow’s donation endows the Neighborhood Academic Initiative, ensuring ongoing support for future generations of promising students in South and East Los Angeles.
The aspiring surgeon has helped the homeless and organized outreach projects — and he’s just getting started.
Emilie Skoog spends her time researching extreme environments and telling young girls about careers in STEM.
Research at the Keck School of Medicine of USC could have applications for soldiers and treatment of inner-ear diseases.
Sandrine Kyane dreams big about working with worldwide agencies to solve urgent health issues for future generations.
Grad-to-be Mila Scheinberg mixes interest in medicine with a love of exercise. She also cooks and bakes healthy versions of desserts.
Global media leader Oprah Winfrey, Warner Bros. Chairman Kevin Tsujihara, Washington Post Publisher Frederick J. Ryan Jr. and musician will.i.am are among the featured speakers.
William and Leslie McMorrow’s donation endows the Neighborhood Academic Initiative, ensuring ongoing support for future generations of promising students in South and East Los Angeles.
