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Is Your Mole Cancerous?

Sometimes a mole is a mole. Other times, it’s cancerous. How can you tell the difference? Moles are common, even…

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…

10 Preparation Tips for Running a Marathon

With marathon season just around the corner, it’s a good idea to review some basic training tips that can benefit…

Five Reasons Why There Is More to Sunglasses Than Meets the Eye

Sunglasses are not just a fashion accessory. By now, you are likely familiar with the countless benefits sunglasses offer your eyes, vision, and…

What You Need to Know About Vaginal Discharge

This bodily fluid is perfectly normal, but there may be signs that you need to see your doctor. Find out…

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.…

Is Red Wine Good for Your Heart?

Compounds in red wine have proven heart health benefits. But the costs of drinking too much can quickly outweigh the…

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Are Energy Drinks Bad for Your Heart? A Dietitian Answers.

Are energy drinks bad for you? A Keck Medicine of USC dietitian advises. Is America facing an energy crisis? Judging…

No Blood Flow. No Healing. How Is Poor Blood Circulation Dangerous?

Poor blood circulation could be a symptom of peripheral artery disease or more serious health risks. Minor cuts or small…

The Healing Power of Arts for our Cancer Patients

How the Institute for Arts in Medicine reduces stress and depression and encourages self-expression. After Heaven Wright was diagnosed with…

Paired-Exchange Kidney and Liver Transplant

A rare living-donor transplant exchange performed by Keck Medicine of USC's Transplant Institute allowed one set of siblings to save…