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Will Spatial Genomics Help Identify Barrett’s Esophagus Patients at High Risk of Esophageal Cancer?

A Keck Medicine of USC expert explains how next-generation genetic analysis could help stratify patients’ cancer risk — and guide…

How Long Does the Flu Last and Other Flu FAQs

Find out the truth about some common myths and misconceptions about influenza. If you feel like you’re coming down with…

Is Your Ramen Ruining Your Health?

Noodling over ramen is more than a bad fast-food habit — it’s a potential health hazard. Cheap, quick and easy…

Thyroid Problems: Fluctuating Weight, Hair Loss and More

A small, butterfly-shaped gland tucked right underneath your Adam’s apple can have a huge impact on your health. The thyroid…

This Is What Your Excessive or Foul-Smelling Gas Could Mean

Excessive gas and unusual odors might signal digestive issues, stress or dietary problems. If there’s one health topic that makes…

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…

10 Signs Your Back Pain Could Be a Kidney Stone

A Keck Medicine of USC urologist discusses ways you can tell if your backache is a sign of a kidney…

10 Tips for Your Best Race-Day Running Experience

Seth Gamradt, MD, an orthopedic surgeon with Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in sports medicine, shares some key factors…

Illnesses You Can Pick Up at the Beach

You know to watch out for stingrays and sharks, but do you know about the bacteria and viruses you might…

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…

Is It the Stomach Flu or Food Poisoning?

Is your stomach pain from food poisoning or the stomach flu? It can be hard to tell, since both conditions…

5 Easy Ways to Make the Holiday Season Healthier

From keeping leftovers safe to managing holiday stress, these tips can help make the holiday season a little merrier. The…