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Understanding the Stages of Breast Cancer

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Everyday Health

September 19, 2024

How to Reduce Your Risk of Falling

Falls are preventable. Here’s what you can do, according to a podiatric surgeon. Falls are costly — and deadl...

September 18, 2024

Vaccine Update for Fall 2024

Advice on vaccines for Fall 2024 from Keck Medicine of USC. Fall is on its way, and now is a good time to make su...

Everyday Health

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September 19, 2024

How to Reduce Your Risk of Falling

Falls are preventable. Here’s what you can do, according to a podiatric surgeon. Falls are costly — and deadl...

September 18, 2024

Vaccine Update for Fall 2024

Advice on vaccines for Fall 2024 from Keck Medicine of USC. Fall is on its way, and now is a good time to make su...

August 26, 2024

What to Know About Gallbladder Surgery

Mohd Raashid Sheikh, MHA, MD, a surgeon at Keck Medicine of USC, explains what you should know about gallbladder ...

July 26, 2024

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 o...

July 8, 2024

Do You Need to See an Endocrinologist Before Starting a Weight Loss Drug?

Losing weight can be difficult. Seeing a specialist can help determine if weight loss drugs are right for you. It...

June 11, 2024

What’s New with Weight Loss Injections?

After the rise of weight loss injections like Wegovy and Zepbound, a Keck Medicine of USC doctor talks about what...

May 22, 2023

What Is Neuropsychological Testing?

How does a neuropsychologist help diagnose cognitive issues and mental health conditions? One of our Keck Medicin...

January 30, 2023

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...

December 22, 2022

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 ...

November 12, 2021

Why Do I Have So Much Earwax?

A buildup of earwax can not only be embarrassing but also can cause more health problems. Here’s how to deal wi...

May 4, 2021

4 Tips to Help You Add Meal Planning Into Your Cooking Routine

Michelle Smith, RD, CSOWM, and Rachel Keller, MS, RD, registered dietitians for the bariatric surgery program at ...

April 27, 2021

What You Should Know About Skin Cancer

About 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer. Find out the facts about this common disease. Skin cancer is by ...

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Food and Nutrition

January 6, 2023

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 side eff...

March 17, 2022

What Is a Plant-Based Diet? Facts and Myths You Should Know

Brittany Gurney, RD, a registered dietitian who specializes in clinical nutrition at Keck Medicine of USC, explai...

Food and Nutrition

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January 6, 2023

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 side eff...

March 17, 2022

What Is a Plant-Based Diet? Facts and Myths You Should Know

Brittany Gurney, RD, a registered dietitian who specializes in clinical nutrition at Keck Medicine of USC, explai...

May 4, 2021

4 Tips to Help You Add Meal Planning Into Your Cooking Routine

Michelle Smith, RD, CSOWM, and Rachel Keller, MS, RD, registered dietitians for the bariatric surgery program at ...

November 3, 2020

5 Easy Ways to Make the Holiday Season Healthier

From keeping leftovers safe to managing holiday stress, these tips can help make the holiday season a little merr...

September 24, 2019

Should I Go Gluten-Free?

Going gluten-free may seem like a trendy diet option, but for some people, it’s a medical necessity. Chances ar...

January 10, 2019

This Science-Backed Diet Could Help Overhaul Your Health

What the DASH diet lacks in social media buzz, it more than makes up for with a research-based eating plan. Sure,...

November 29, 2018

Are You Eating Too Much Fish?

Eating fish, as part of a balanced diet, offers several nutritional benefits. But, how do the mercury levels in f...

April 3, 2018

Can Vitamin D Help Relieve Your Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Upping your vitamin D intake has been shown to help with symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. Vitamin D helps the bo...

February 16, 2018

Can Caffeine Cause Irregular Heart Rhythms?

Research challenges age-old assumptions about caffeine. If you’re a coffee drinker, you may be concerned about ...

January 31, 2018

5 Very Real Dangers of Binge Eating

Occasionally overeating will leave you with a bellyache. But if you do it regularly, you risk more serious conseq...

January 31, 2018

This Is What Your Excessive or Foul-Smelling Gas Could Mean

If there is one subject few people discuss, passing gas just might be it. Don’t let your embarrassment keep you...

October 12, 2017

How Much Sugar Is Okay to Eat?

When it comes to heart health (and overall health) butter used to be the bad guy. Now all eyes are on sugar — a...

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Meet Our Team

October 8, 2024

Meet Louis Vandermolen, MD

Dr. Vandermolen is a medical oncologist with USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of Keck Medicine of USC...

September 27, 2024

Meet Daniel Kwon, MD

Dr. Kwon is a head and neck cancer surgeon with the USC Head and Neck Center and USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer ...

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October 8, 2024

Meet Louis Vandermolen, MD

Dr. Vandermolen is a medical oncologist with USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of Keck Medicine of USC...

September 27, 2024

Meet Daniel Kwon, MD

Dr. Kwon is a head and neck cancer surgeon with the USC Head and Neck Center and USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer ...

September 13, 2024

Meet May Kim-Tenser, MD, MHA, FAHA

Dr. Kim-Tenser is a neurologist at Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in vascular neurology and neurocritical c...

August 26, 2024

Meet Sang-Hoon Ahn, MD

Dr. Ahn is a medical oncologist at Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in treating colorectal cancer and blood d...

August 6, 2024

Meet Luke Putnam, MD

Dr. Putnam is a board-certified surgeon at Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in minimally invasive techniques,...

July 25, 2024

Meet Sherrie Yu, MD

Dr. Yu is a hematologist oncologist at Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in diagnosing and treating a variety ...

July 8, 2024

Meet Aaron Cohen-Gadol, MD

Dr. Cohen-Gadol is a neurosurgeon with Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in performing complex brain procedure...

June 30, 2024

Meet Mark Agulnik, MD

Dr. Agulnik is a medical oncologist at Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in caring for patients with bone and ...

June 30, 2024

Meet Andrew Yun, MD

Dr. Yun is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in hip and knee replacement at Keck Medicine of USC. Here’s wh...

June 24, 2024

Meet Hussein Naji Yassine, MD

Dr. Yassine is an endocrinologist at Keck Medicine of USC and director of the Center for Personalized Brain Healt...

June 17, 2024

Meet Ravi Shankar, MD

Dr. Shankar is a hematologist and medical oncologist at Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in treating cancers ...

June 12, 2024

Meet Darwin Roman, MD

Dr. Roman is a hematologist and medical oncologist with the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of Keck ...

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Cancer

October 15, 2024

Understanding the Stages of Breast Cancer

A patient’s breast cancer stage plays a major role in how the breast cancer can be treated. One of the first st...

October 9, 2024

Who Are the Different Doctors You Meet During Your Breast Cancer Journey?

At Keck Medicine of USC, a team of specialists works together to provide optimal cancer care. A breast cancer dia...

Cancer

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October 15, 2024

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Should I Go Gluten-Free?

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Meet Louis Vandermolen, MD

Meet Daniel Kwon, MD

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Meet Louis Vandermolen, MD

Meet Daniel Kwon, MD

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Meet Sang-Hoon Ahn, MD

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Understanding the Stages of Breast Cancer

Who Are the Different Doctors You Meet During Your Breast Cancer Journey?

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Understanding the Stages of Breast Cancer

Who Are the Different Doctors You Meet During Your Breast Cancer Journey?

What Is the Recommended Age for a Mammogram?

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What I Wish I Had Known About Breast Cancer Before My Diagnosis

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