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Rare Cervical Cancer Requires Innovative Approach

When a rare cervical cancer struck visual artist Krista Machovina, her care team from USC Verdugo Hills Hospital needed to…

8 Specialties Earn U.S. News Rankings

Keck Medical Center of USC has once again been recognized as one of the nation's best hospitals. The medical center,…

Is It Hemorrhoids or Colon Cancer?

Hemorrhoids and colon cancer are two very different conditions, but they can share some similar symptoms. Discovering blood on toilet…

Is Colon Cleansing Dangerous?

It’s considered a natural way to detoxify the body, but does colon cleansing do more harm than good? If you’ve…

4 Things You Should Know About Gallstones

Do you have severe abdominal pain? You could have gallstones. Learn more about the signs and symptoms. Tucked beneath your…

5 Questions to Ask at Your Next Physical

The right question can reveal a lot about your health. Your annual checkup is more important than you may think.…

Which Colon Cancer Screening Is Right for Me?

There are four different ways to be screened for colon cancer. Read on to find out which test might be…

What You Need to Know About Diverticulitis

Pain in your lower left abdomen is a hallmark of this surprisingly common condition. If you’re 40 or older, there’s…

Why Is Colorectal Cancer on the Rise for Younger People?

Doctors are working to uncover why colon cancer numbers are increasing in people under 50. Here’s what you need to…

Heart Attack Leads to Colon Cancer Diagnosis

José Aguiar was already experiencing serious symptoms in his heart, foot and endocrine system when doctors found a mass in…

7 Signs of Pancreatic Cancer

Pancreatic cancer is a notoriously deadly disease that is hard to catch early — here are some symptoms to look…

Are IBD and Depression Connected?

A clinical overlap exists between both conditions, research from Keck Medicine of USC finds — and either illness may trigger…