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7 Fruits That Can Help You Lose (or Maintain Your) Weight

Weighing your options: Are you making the best selections in the produce section? Healthy eating is all about variety. The…

5 Myths About Alzheimer’s Disease

Even though Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, there are many myths and misconceptions about the condition.…

Meet Hooman Djaladat, MD

Dr. Djaladat is a urologic surgeon at Keck Medicine of USC, who specializes in bladder, prostate, kidney, testis and penile…

Meet Maria E. Nelson, MD

Dr. Nelson is a surgeon at Keck Medicine of USC, who specializes in breast surgical oncology and breast cancer treatment.…

In Your 30s? What Your Primary Care Doctor Is Looking For

If you are in your 30s, you may be settling in to your career. You may have started a family. With…

Meet Casey O’Connell, MD

Casey O’Connell, MD, is a hematologist at Keck Medicine of USC, who specializes in treating both cancerous and noncancerous blood…

Meet Maria T. Ochoa, MD

Dr. Ochoa is a dermatologist at Keck Medicine of USC, who specializes in infectious diseases of the skin, as well…

What Happens to Your Body, When You Take a Puff of a Cigarette?

You may already be familiar with the dangers of smoking, but can one cigarette have an impact on your health?…

Do You Need Sunscreen if You Are Indoors All Day?

You’re sitting at home and enjoying your favorite show, with no intention of going outside. Do you still need to…

Your Body at 40

From hot flashes to reading glasses, here’s what you need to know to stay strong and healthy in your 40s.…

5 Very Real Dangers of Binge Eating

Occasionally overeating will leave you with a bellyache. But if you do it regularly, you risk more serious consequences. Who…

Treating Epilepsy With Targeted Surgery

Patients at the USC Comprehensive Epilepsy Center receive the highest level of care, backed by innovative research. On an ordinary…