A 10-year survey by USC College researcher Michelle Goeree and others finds that bulimia is being underreported among black and low-income adolescents...
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For survivors of childhood cancer, the path to adult care can be complex. Here, USC experts give tips on navigating this important transition.
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While fitness items are a great alternative to toys for holiday presents, Michael Goran, M.D., professor of preventive medicine, physiology and bioph...
A. Yes. While parents who are not overweight have a much smaller risk of overweight children, other factors can come into play. "Despite such genetic...
Giving in to children too much causes more problems than you might think. Here, a USC expert explains the dangers of overindulgence.
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According to Randye Semple, Ph.D., assistant professor of clinical psychiatry at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, techniques of awareness can prov...
A. Experts say strangers rarely abduct children, but emphasize parents should arm themselves with information about the Internet and talk with their ...
A. "A safer treat would be something like plain chocolate, which isn't too gooey or sticky, isn't too hard and can be easily cleaned away with brushi...
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The National Childhood Cancer Foundation and the Children's Oncology Group have joined forces to raise...
USC Dentistry expert explains the importance of oral care and how the mouth offers insight to the health of your whole body.
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A. If they are overweight, they may be at risk, according to a study by researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) that found overwei...
Some doctors are bringing the technology of virtual reality in to treatment rooms to bring real pain relief to patients. Here, a USC physician talks ...
Check-ups and good oral health habits help children have a healthy learning experience. Here, USC experts help you and your kids prepare for the upco...
In the wake of several major natural disasters across the globe, a USC expert explains how to cope with the emotional toll of a catastrophe.
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While the sun is a fundamental, life-fueling force, this standout star is also responsible for thousands of deaths annually due to skin cancer and hea...
According to Alan Nager, M.D., head of the division of emergency and transport medicine at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles and assistant professor of p...
There's much excitement about the promise of stem cells in curing a host of debilitating injuries and diseases—cancer, Alzheimer's, and spinal c...
A. According to John A. Irvine, M.D., the A. Ray Irvine Chair in Clinical Ophthalmology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, the first thing for par...
Celebrate Earth Day year-round with these helpful tips that not only help the environment, but may improve your personal health as well.
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April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. For information on this awareness campaign, including tips for promoting healthy families and creating...