Health & Wellness

The Health and Wellness desk offers features, news articles, videos, and advice articles related to mental health, fitness, nutrition, sustainability and public health. During the COVID-19 pandemic, our desk examines the pandemic’s impact on student life and wellbeing. Hear directly from USC students, staff and medical experts about the role health plays in our daily lives.

Flu vaccine shots offered to students at the SDA McClintock building

As a part of the USC Flu and U vaccine program, flu shots will be offered in various schools for the next two months.

By Katie Simons and Jude Ocañas●

September 14, 2023 at 2:47 pm PDT

How students can support their mental health during Suicide Prevention Month

With classes ramping up on campus — and some students feeling overwhelmed — USC officials are promoting a new suite of online services to help improve mental health.

By Piper Vaughn●

September 13, 2023 at 5:16 pm PDT

Students face the possibility of re-masking during a surge of positive cases on campus

USC community feels conflicted about the prospect of re-masking.

By Piper Vaughn●

September 07, 2023 at 1:53 pm PDT

USC sees uptick in COVID-19 cases

Daily COVID-19 cases rise gradually as students settle into the school year.

By Jason Pham●

August 31, 2023 at 11:38 am PDT

Healing brain trauma with psychedelics

Ian McCall endured grueling head trauma as a professional mixed martial arts fighter. Plant medicine helped him heal.

By Maryssa Rillo●

June 09, 2023 at 10:04 am PDT

Opinion: Unveiling “Bama Rush”— A new max documentary on Alabama’s sorority recruitment process

Exploring the disappointing realities and missed opportunities of the Bama Rush documentary

By Skye Lee●

May 25, 2023 at 8:15 pm PDT

The Baby Botox Boom

How preventative botox is now starting for women in their early twenties

By Remy LeMaire ●

May 23, 2023 at 7:13 pm PDT

A24′s ‘Beef’ strips pretense, serves up raw emotion

Underneath a juicy vehicular feud lies well-done criticism of an appearance-driven culture and an exploration of Asian American mental health.

By Michael Chow●

April 16, 2023 at 11:28 am PDT

What is cycle syncing and why should women be doing it?

Author Alisa Vitti explains the importance of working out, eating, and incorporating lifestyle changes during the different phases of your menstrual cycle.

By Alexandra Donovan●

April 13, 2023 at 9:01 am PDT

USC’s first Out of the Darkness Walk

USC student Taylor Ryan hosts the first Out of the Darkness Walk on USC's campus

By Alexandra Donovan●

April 05, 2023 at 4:29 pm PDT

Finding Balance: Can athletes pursue greatness and protect themselves?

Gymnasts, coaches, and mental health professionals explore the impacts of pushing young children to the limits in order to achieve success and what it means to find balance in this competitive sport.

By USC Impact and Halle Hazzard●

April 03, 2023 at 4:40 pm PDT