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How NALLDIG Is Advancing Living-Donor Liver Transplants in North America

Juliet Emamaullee, MD, PhD, chair of the North American Living Liver Donor Innovation Group, discusses topline goals. The North American…

5 Reasons You Might Have Flank Pain

If it hurts in your mid-back region on either side of your body, it could be a pulled muscle —…

What’s the Connection Between Insomnia and Back and Neck Pain?

Christopher Ornelas, MD, a physiatrist with Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in spinal disorders, shares tips on how to…

5 Common Health Problems You Can Prevent

Take control of your health, with these tips on preventing common injuries and conditions. Many diseases strike without warning. Their…

The Top 5 Basketball Injuries That Ended Players’ Careers

Even if you’re not a pro baller, take precautions to avoid damage, while on the court. You might not think…

Is There Relief for Sciatica?

Do you feel a sharp, knifelike pain radiating down your leg or an ache in your lower back? It may…

3 Signs You Might Have a Hernia

It’s important to catch a hernia before it causes problems. These signs will help you know what to look for.…

Is Arm Numbness and Tingling Ever Cause for Concern?

Numbness and tingling in your left arm or right arm isn’t always caused by poor body mechanics. Read on to…

When Is Surgery the Right Choice for Back Pain?

Back surgery is anything but simple. Consider these 4 points before you decide. Since surgery for back pain involves the…

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…

How to Stretch Your Lower Back

Struggling with lower back pain? Keck Medicine of USC spine experts explain how to stretch your back to prevent injury…

5 Causes of Back Pain and How to Treat Them

Experts at Keck Medicine of USC explain common sources of back pain — and what the discomfort is trying to…