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Intermittent Fasting and Heart Health
February 10, 2025

Intermittent Fasting and Heart Health

 Coping with Cancer During the Holidays
December 20, 2024

Coping with Cancer During the Holidays

 5 COVID-19 Vaccine Myths
December 12, 2024

5 COVID-19 Vaccine Myths
Intermittent Fasting and Heart Health
February 10, 2025

Intermittent Fasting and Heart Health

Experts say losing weight is beneficial for heart health, but there is little research on the long-term impact of intermittent...
Coping with Cancer During the Holidays
December 20, 2024

Coping with Cancer During the Holidays

The holidays can be especially challenging if you’re living with a serious illness like cancer. The following strategies can help...
5 COVID-19 Vaccine Myths
December 12, 2024

5 COVID-19 Vaccine Myths

A Keck Medicine of USC expert dispels five of the most common myths about the COVID-19 vaccine. The holiday season...
5 Tips for Eating Healthy During the Holidays
November 26, 2024

5 Tips for Eating Healthy During the Holidays

A Keck Medicine of USC dietitian explains how to eat healthy during the holidays. Parties, seasonal foods and family gatherings...
 When Should I Go to the Emergency Room?
November 5, 2024

When Should I Go to the Emergency Room?

Medical experts explain when to go to the emergency room — and when to call a doctor instead. It’s not...
 What Is a Bunion?
September 27, 2024

What Is a Bunion?

A physician explains what causes bunions and what to know about bunion surgery. A bunion, medically known as hallux valgus,...
 How to Reduce Your Risk of Falling
September 19, 2024

How to Reduce Your Risk of Falling

Falls are preventable. Here’s what you can do, according to a podiatric surgeon. Falls are costly — and deadly. The...
 What to Know About Gallbladder Surgery
August 26, 2024

What to Know About Gallbladder Surgery

Mohd Raashid Sheikh, MHA, MD, a surgeon with Keck Medicine of USC, explains what you should know about gallbladder surgery...
 Why Do I Need Speech Therapy?
August 15, 2024

Why Do I Need Speech Therapy?

Speech therapy helps a broad range of conditions, including cognitive and swallowing disorders. What comes to mind when you hear...
 No Blood Flow. No Healing. How Is Poor Blood Circulation Dangerous?
July 26, 2024

No Blood Flow. No Healing. How Is Poor Blood Circulation Dangerous?

Poor blood circulation could be a symptom of peripheral artery disease or more serious health risks. Minor cuts or small...
 Warning Signs of a Ministroke
June 30, 2024

Warning Signs of a Ministroke

Patients must treat ministroke symptoms seriously because they often precede a stroke. The term “ministroke” may not sound like too...