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USC-VHH Emergency Department Receives National Recognition for Nursing Excellence

Award recognizes exceptional leadership, clinical practice, education and advocacy For the third consecutive time, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital’s (USC-VHH) emergency…

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…

Achy Back? You May Be Sitting Too Much

Sitting for hours on end can be a part of modern life, but sometimes, it can lead to back problems.…

What Is Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy?

You may have heard about the healing properties of platelet-rich plasma, or PRP, therapy. Here’s what science currently says about…

5 Tips for Living Well with Chronic Pain, According to an Expert

A staggering number of Americans live with chronic pain. But that doesn’t mean it has to control your life. Chronic…

5 Expert Tips for People with Osteoarthritis

It can be hard to live with osteoarthritis. Fortunately, there are ways to control, and even reduce, its symptoms. Are…

What Do I Need to Know About Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Chances are you’ve heard of carpal tunnel syndrome, a common disorder that affects almost 2 million people in the United…

Is Cracking Your Neck, Back or Knuckles Good for You?

While it’s probably not going to lead to harm, cracking your knuckles doesn’t necessarily have any benefits, either. We all…

Do You Need a Total Shoulder Replacement?

The pain in your shoulder is constant, but therapy and other treatment options offer no relief. Is it time to…

New Hope for Long-Term Stroke Recovery

Rosa Maria Villalpando is the world’s first stroke patient to receive vagus nerve stimulation outside of a clinical trial. The…

Do I Need Surgery for My Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

If the pain has become unbearable and no therapeutic or medical treatments have worked, it might be time to consider…

When Should You See a Doctor About Joint Pain?

Your knee has been feeling funny for several days, but you’re not sure if you need to make an appointment…