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4 Things You Should Know About Gallstones

Do you have severe abdominal pain? You could have gallstones. Learn more about the signs and symptoms. Tucked beneath your…

Your Open Enrollment Checklist

Search for a Keck Medicine of USC provider As the nationwide open enrollment period approaches, choosing the right health insurance…

What to Do When You Have Trouble Urinating

Urinating should be one of your body’s most natural functions, so you’re bound to be frustrated, when you can’t go.…

Is It Hemorrhoids or Colon Cancer?

Hemorrhoids and colon cancer are two very different conditions, but they can share some similar symptoms. Discovering blood on toilet…

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…

10 Blood Pressure Myths and Facts You Need to Know

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

LVAD Sustains Mother Awaiting New Heart

A mechanical device is keeping Zuleyma Santos alive as she awaits a transplant. She’s also spreading the word about heart…

What Causes Hot Flashes?

Hot flashes are common during menopause, but you don’t need to suffer through them. Most readers have probably heard their…

Am I at High Risk for Breast Cancer?

Who is at high risk for breast cancer — and which risk factors can you control? Because of certain risk…

What Is Endometriosis?

A gynecologist explains the origins, symptoms and treatment options for this painful disorder affecting millions of women.  Endometriosis affects about…

When to See a Gynecologist

Laila Al-Marayati, MD, a Keck Medicine gynecologist who practices at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, provides an overview of what you…

How to Qualify as a Living Liver Donor

A USC Transplant Institute physician explains the living-liver-donation process: requirements, recovery and the life-changing impact of this vital gift. When…