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Position Yourself for Sound Sleep With Back Pain

Raymond Jonathan Hah, MD, and Christopher C. Ornelas, MD, orthopedic surgeons with Keck Medicine of USC, reveal the best sleep…

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…

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…

What Are the Symptoms of Acoustic Neuroma?

John S. Oghalai, MD, chair of the USC Caruso Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, part of Keck…

Is Your Voice Changing Due to Acid Reflux?

Acid reflux can cause a whole host of symptoms, but is it to blame for voice changes? Our voice specialist…

The Best — and Worst — Sleep Positions for Back Pain

Do you have neck or back pain? Your sleep style may be contributing. If you’ve ever woken up with a…

Is It a Seasonal Allergy or a Cold?

If you’ve got the sniffles, here’s how to figure out what’s causing your ailments. Just when you think cold and…

What Is Stenosis of the Spine?

A Keck Medicine of USC spine surgeon shares what you need to know about spinal stenosis, a radiographic finding that…

How to Address Chronic and Severe Headaches

If you're experiencing worse than occasional headaches, it may be time to ask for help. Specialists from Keck Medicine of…

Communicative Emergency Care After Traumatic Accident

After sustaining injuries from falling construction supplies, a Silver Lake social worker found much-needed help at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital's…

What Is Radiation for Cancer?

A Keck Medicine of USC radiation oncologist explains what to know about radiation treatment for cancer. Radiation oncology — the…

Aortic Dissection Interrupts Groom's Wedding

Minutes after exchanging vows, Eli Newell experienced a life-threatening cardiac emergency. Eli Newell is a comedian, so it follows that…