Opinion: The hottest products in health this year from Exposition West
As the editor of the Health and Wellness Desk these are my top picks for natural products in 2025
From pledge brothers to co-founders: How two USC grads are simplifying healthy shopping
No more need to spend hours researching what products have toxic ingredients or unethical sourcing. With the touch of a little green square on the side of your screen, Better Buy gives you instant access to everything you need to know about the product you are shopping for.
Matchala: A community of matcha and conversations
In the heart of Los Angeles, Candice Emrani is quietly whisking up something special. What started as a spontaneous, late-night journal entry has transformed into a burgeoning brand built on matcha, creativity and community. Meet Matchala, the brainchild of a NYU graduate who always had an affinity for the calming, earthy flavors of matcha and a love for bringing people together.
Is stress affecting you more than you think?
Launched in 2022, Trojan CALM (Cortisol Assessment and Laboratory Measurement) examines the interplay between perceived and physiological stress by analyzing cortisol levels from saliva samples and responses to validated surveys. The ultimate goal? To inform tailored interventions that can help reduce stress across campus.
FDA says no to Red Dye 3: a new era for food coloring
In the near future, the cherry on top of your sundae might be a pale, translucent pink. The vibrant specks in Pillsbury Funfetti cupcakes could resemble salt and pepper instead of their usual rainbow hues. And those vivid fruit crumbles in Good Humor Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream bars? They might be a thing of the past. Why? The FDA has officially banned Red No. 3, the synthetic dye responsible for giving many foods, drinks, and even medicines their bright red color.
Girls night with Julie— revolutionizing women’s healthcare
Yesterday, USC students were welcomed to “A Night Out with Julie: Your Friend with Benefits!”—an event hosted by USC PRSSA that featured pizza, a “bedazzle-your-own-Julie” contraceptive station, and an evening centered on safe sex and empowerment.
Tinder rolls out new initiative to promote healthy dating conversations for college students
Tinder rolls out new initiative to promote healthy dating conversations for college students. While some students like the idea of swiping right to find love, others prefer the intimacy of being approached on campus or at a bar. Either way, once the first move is made, there’s a lot that goes into relationship communication.
Post-election angst: USC offers students more mental health support
Post-election angst: USC offers students more mental health support
How a TikTok mindfulness video inspired a USC student to create a business of positivity
Zander Mukanos founded a daily affirmation business called Myneral during his time at USC
PepsiCo acquires Siete Foods: A major move in the wellness industry
PepsiCo is buying Siete Family Foods, the Texas-based maker of grain-free tortillas and chips, in a $1.2 billion deal
Bringing pen to paper: how community and journaling aids mental health
USC Panhellenic is bringing wellness to students in partnership with founder of @journalingclasses Emily Chertow
A recap of Dry January for USC students
Dry January— the resolution of eliminating alcohol consumption for the month has recently become a trendy New Year’s resolution
Sweetgreen stops seed oils
Concerned about your intake of saturated fats? If you’re a Sweetgreen consumer, you might be reassured to know your salads will only contain extra-virgin olive oil from here on out.
The “Skittles Ban” and how it will affect snacks made in the U.S.
California became the first state to ban four food additives that are found in popular snacks across the country
World Mental Health Day inspires awareness event with USC Panhellenic
USC sorority Gamma Phi Beta hosted a health and wellness resource fair in honor of World Mental Health Day