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6 Possible Reasons Why You Have Swollen Feet, Ankles or Legs

Occasional swelling of your lower extremities can be caused by everything from salty food to standing too long. Here’s how…

What Is a Normal Body Temperature?

It’s 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit, right? Not necessarily, and here’s why that matters. If you’ve ever taken your temperature only to…

Pregnancy and Coronavirus: 5 Facts You Need To Know

If you’re pregnant and have concerns about the impact of COVID-19 on you and your baby, you’re not alone. One…

7 Symptoms That Can Be Caused by Stress

The effects of stress on the body can range from temporary nuisances to long-term negative consequences. Learn what to be…

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…

6 Things to Know about Pneumonia

From walking pneumonia to COVID-19 pneumonia, here are some key facts about this potentially serious condition. When you’re sick, it…

Transfusion-Free Surgery Goes Mainstream

Natalie Ciebrant credits Keck Medicine of USC cardiothoracic surgeon Fernando Fleischman, MD, for safely treating her aortic disease while respecting…

After Bladder Augmentation, 'So Very Blessed'

Thanks to a life-changing surgery performed by Evgeniy Kreydin, MD, of USC Urology, Ricardo Sandoval is moving on from renal…

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…

How to Stop Severe Bleeding

A Keck Medicine of USC trauma surgeon shares five lifesaving steps anyone can take to help someone who is wounded.…

What It Means When Your Heart Skips a Beat

Most heart palpitations are normal. Here are 5 reasons your heart might be skipping a beat. Your heart may pound…

Is Your Chronic Fatigue Actually Fibromyalgia?

A rheumatologist details how to tell if you have fibromyalgia. If you’re tired all the time and have widespread body…