News
Study underway of the effectiveness of a Chinese herb in treating Alzheimer’s
Lon Schneider of the USC Keck School of Medicine heads the investigation of Huperzia serrata—known commercially as huperzine A.
Grandparents Play Role in Chinese Expansion
Elders in rural China care for grandchildren after the parents migrate to urban centers.
Aging in China Covered During USC Visit
Officials from China's National Committee on Aging discuss the well-being of Asian elders with representatives from USC schools.
Richmond Speaks at Chinese Symposium
Chinese industry leaders seek to understand U.S. regulations on generic drugs and dietary supplements.
Study shows self-esteem falters among ‘fat’ Chinese teens
Bin Xie finds thin is the new ideal body type in China, a result of increasing affluence and exposure to Western media images.
Health Issues in China
Davina Ling discusses health inequalities and health insurance in the young and old population in China
Dental Diplomacy
Research competition winners from the USC School of Dentistry travel to China.
NIH awards USC $8.7 million to study tobacco use in China
C. Anderson Johnson of the Institute for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Research will head the study.
SARS is cause for concern, not panic
Infectious disease expert Fred Sattler and microbiologist Michael M.C. Lai, speak to students and faculty members on SARS.