What are you looking for?

Search for a doctor, information about a condition or treatment, or a clinical location












5 Types of DIY Injuries and How to Avoid Them

Here’s how to stay safe when doing your own renovations and repair projects. You’re excited to get to work on…

Treating Epilepsy With Targeted Surgery

Patients at the USC Comprehensive Epilepsy Center receive the highest level of care, backed by innovative research. On an ordinary…

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…

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 body…

5 Signs Your Headache Is Not Normal

See your doctor as soon as possible if you experience any of these troubling symptoms. We all get headaches from…

Do Concussions Increase the Risk of Stroke or Brain Cancer?

Whether from a minor car accident or a game of flag football, concussions are surprisingly common. Concussions occur whenever the…

What to Do When You Have Trouble Urinating

Urinating should be one of your body’s most natural functions, so you’re bound to be frustrated, when you can’t go.…

What Happens to Your Body, When You Take a Puff of a Cigarette?

You may already be familiar with the dangers of smoking, but can one cigarette have an impact on your health?…

Meet John M. Ringman, MD

Dr. Ringman is a neurologist with Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in cognitive and behavioral problems due to neurological…

Thyroid Problems: Fluctuating Weight, Hair Loss and More

A small, butterfly-shaped gland tucked right underneath your Adam’s apple can have a huge impact on your health. The thyroid…

Meet Steven L. Giannotta, MD

Dr. Giannotta is a renowned neurosurgeon with Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in cerebrovascular diseases of the brain and…

Meet Thomas C. Chen, MD, PhD

Dr. Chen is a neurosurgeon with Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in spine cancer. He treats patients at Keck…