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10 Signs Your Back Pain Could Be a Kidney Stone

One of the symptoms of a kidney stone is back pain. But, how can you tell if it’s a kidney…

5 Reasons You Might Have Flank Pain

If it hurts in your mid-back region on either side of your body, it could be a pulled muscle —…

5 Easy-to-miss Signs of Diabetes

This common condition can sneak up on you — here’s what to look for, so you can see it coming.…

5 Common Health Problems You Can Prevent

Take control of your health, with these tips on preventing common injuries and conditions. Many diseases strike without warning. Their…

Does Being a Night Owl Affect Your Health?

There are two types of people in this world: Early birds and night owls. When it comes to sleep habits,…

4 Signs You Should See a Doctor for Your Deviated Septum

Having a deviated septum is fairly common. So how do you know when it’s time to see a doctor? Read…

Nerve Pain: Is It Different From a Headache?

That nagging headache may not be a headache at all, but nerve pain caused by inflamed occipital nerves. You have…

What Are the Different Types of Skin Cancer?

You may be familiar with melanoma as a type of skin cancer, but what other types of skin cancer are…

6 Things You Need to Know When Diagnosed With HPV

Being diagnosed with human papillomavirus (HPV) can be a nerve-wracking experience. You don’t need to panic, but you do need…

Meet Jonathan J. Russin, MD

Dr. Russin is a neurosurgeon at Keck Medicine of USC, who specializes in cerebrovascular/skull base disease and epilepsy neurology. Here’s…

When Should You Consider Surgery for a Bunion or Hammertoe?

Eric Tan, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Keck Medicine of USC, walks you through treatment options for bunions and hammertoes.…

What Is a Hammertoe?

Have you felt pain or discomfort when wearing shoes? Do you see something unusual when you look at your feet?…