Antacids can be good for providing short-term relief, but long-term use can cover up more serious medical conditions. If you’ve…

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If your heart is beating so fast it feels like it’s about to burst, you could have a serious condition…

David McClure was able to call for help as he suffered a stroke. Immediate, expert care at Keck Medicine of…

Learn how to protect yourself and your children from injury while enjoying these winter sports. Ice skating can be fun…

Not getting enough shut-eye can do more than make you cranky. You know what it’s like when you haven’t had…

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

Lifelong athlete George Young needed multiple surgeries after suffering a severe heart complication. Thanks to the USC Comprehensive Aortic Center,…

An enlarged heart isn’t a condition in itself — it’s a symptom caused by different cardiovascular issues. Having a big…

Does drinking alcohol raise blood pressure? What are the signs of high blood pressure? Find out the answers — and…

Your morning drive might not be healthful, but you can take steps to counteract its effects. Even if you wake…

Annie Nguyen, MD, and Brian Toy, MD, ophthalmologists with the USC Roski Eye Institute, part of Keck Medicine of USC,…