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Most Adults Misunderstand Blood Pressure Numbers

A study from the USC Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics found that most adults don't understand blood pressure…

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…

How to Read a Nutrition Label: Tips from a Clinical Dietitian

Learn how the information on food labels can help you manage your health and wellness goals. Odds are you’ve scanned…

What Causes an Enlarged Heart?

An enlarged heart isn’t a condition in itself — it’s a symptom caused by different cardiovascular issues. Having a big…

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…

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…

How Food Insecurity Is Linked to Liver Disease

The lack of access to affordable, nutritious food puts those with chronic liver disease at a higher risk of death,…

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, explains what's true and…

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…

Lifelong Support for Bariatric Surgery Patient

With help from her family and Keck Medicine of USC’s Bariatric Surgery and Weight-Loss Management Center, Brianna Villanueva is primed…

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 Keck Medicine of…

10 Blood Pressure Myths and Facts You Need to Know

Does drinking alcohol raise blood pressure? What are the signs of high blood pressure? Find out the answers — and…