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Intermittent Fasting and Heart Health

Experts say losing weight is beneficial for heart health, but there is little research on the long-term impact of intermittent…

What Causes High Blood Pressure?

Learn about the signs of high blood pressure and how to manage hypertension. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension,…

Are Weight Loss Drugs Good for Your Heart?

Many people have started taking weight loss drugs in the last few years. An endocrinologist from Keck Medicine of USC…

Why Heart Transplants Are So Rewarding and So Challenging Today

Demand for heart transplants still outstrips supply, but other advancements are improving the practice, says transplant cardiologist Ajay S. Vaidya,…

Treatment Options for Prostate Cancer

A Keck Medicine of USC urologist discusses factors to consider when contemplating treatment options for prostate cancer. Recommended options for…

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…

5 Causes of Back Pain and How to Treat Them

Experts at Keck Medicine of USC explain common sources of back pain — and what the discomfort is trying to…

Warning Signs of a Ministroke

Patients must treat ministroke symptoms seriously because they often precede a stroke. The term “ministroke” may not sound like too…

The Single Most Important Word at Keck Medicine of USC: Trust

How our culture of positivity, integrity and teamwork make us stronger When I was in my early 20s, I served…

Surgeons Model Next-Generation Aortic Dissection Care

USC Cardiac and Vascular Institute surgeons discuss how they saved an aortic dissection patient using smart collaboration and a trial…

A Cardiologist's Advice on Marijuana Use

Recent studies presented by the American Heart Association linked marijuana use with negative cardiovascular effects — including a 34% increase…

When to Go to the Emergency Room

The medical director for USC Arcadia Hospital's emergency department shares key things to know about emergency care and how to…