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Meet Kamran Samakar, MD

Dr. Samakar is a general surgeon with Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in bariatric and gastrointestinal procedures. He treats…

Fad Diets: Do They Work?

Does a weight loss diet promising quick results sound too good to be true? Here’s what to know about a…

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…

What Doctors Think About Prescribing Wegovy and Ozempic for Weight Loss

Keck Medicine of USC doctors talk about the rise in use of the semaglutide medications known as Ozempic and Wegovy…

How to Become a Living Organ Donor

Transplants from living donors can be lifesaving for a patient in need. A Keck Medicine of USC transplant surgeon answers…

What to Eat After You’ve Been Diagnosed with Cancer

When you are diagnosed with cancer, knowing what foods to eat can help you deal with the disease and the…

Equestrian Ready to Ride After Beating Cancer

A Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosis brought Kristin Titov to USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center for personalized treatment and a care team…

4 Weight-Loss Surgery Myths, Debunked by a Bariatric Surgeon

Get the facts on bariatric surgery from our experts. Bariatric surgery can be a lifesaving solution for people who are…

7 Signs of Pancreatic Cancer

Pancreatic cancer is a notoriously deadly disease that is hard to catch early — here are some symptoms to look…

Enjoying the Holidays While Eating Healthy

Two Keck Medicine of USC physicians share easy tips for achieving the right balance at a time of year when…

5 Myths About Alzheimer’s Disease

Even though Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, there are many myths and misconceptions about the condition.…