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How to Manage Uncertainty About a Treatment Plan

Making decisions about your health can be difficult. How can you be confident about which treatment plan is best? Two…

Are Hiccups a Sign of Something Serious?

If your hiccups are chronic, they may be more than a temporary annoyance. Find out about the underlying medical conditions…

4 Weight-Loss Surgery Myths, Debunked by a Bariatric Surgeon

Get the facts on bariatric surgery from our experts. Bariatric surgery can be a lifesaving solution for people who are…

After Bladder Augmentation, 'So Very Blessed'

Thanks to a life-changing surgery performed by USC Urology, Ricardo Sandoval is moving on from renal disease. Ricardo Sandoval wakes…

Meet Eric Chang, MD

Dr. Chang is a radiation oncologist with Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in tumors of the central nervous system.…

Meet Frances Chow, MD

Dr. Chow is a neuro-oncologist with Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in neurosurgery and neurology. She treats patients at…

Meet Frank Attenello, MD

Dr. Attenello is a neurosurgeon with the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of Keck Medicine of USC, who specializes…

What Is a Normal Body Temperature?

It’s 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit, right? Not necessarily, and here’s why that matters. If you’ve ever taken your temperature only to…

Meet Gabriel Zada, MD

Dr. Zada is an internationally recognized neurosurgeon with Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in brain, skull base and pituitary…

What Toll Is the Sun Taking on Your Eyes?

How can you protect your sight from sun damage? Our eyes play a powerful role in bringing the world around…

How Dangerous Is Secondhand Smoke?

Passive smoking can be more damaging to your health than you might think. Considering the clear risks associated with smoking,…

Meet Jason Ye, MD

Dr. Ye is a radiation oncologist with Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in a wide array of advanced radiation…