The researcher is building evaluation methods for AI in healthcare. Her latest project asked 100 mental health professionals to stress-test AI chatbots on real patient questions.
A USC study suggests that increasing omega-3 levels via supplements has little effect on brain health despite showing evidence that the nutrients directly reach the brain.
The finding underscores the need for varied populations in Alzheimer’s research.
The study aims to determine whether the potential benefits of psilocybin therapy for mental well-being and cognitive function can be augmented with mindfulness meditation training.
Researchers at the Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC are testing a topical cream on precancerous patches in the mouth.
The comprehensive study on the health effects of PFAS is supported by an award from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences.
Created at USC from more than 54,000 brain scans, the model will help researchers detect changes in neural pathways linked to aging, Alzheimer’s disease and developmental conditions.
New research on preclinical Alzheimer’s disease — before symptoms begin — shows that people decline at different rates and that those patterns are linked to key biomarkers.
USC Roski Eye Institute ophthalmologist Kyle Bolo is filling gaps in the field’s understanding of early detection efforts.
A USC study finds one quarter of people with a “healthy” BMI meet the standard of clinical obesity, and 50% of those deemed overweight by their BMI would be reclassified as obese.
