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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…

How Wildfire Smoke Can Affect Your Health

Even if you’re not in the direct path of the fire, the effects of wildfire smoke inhalation can cause major…

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…

Meet Nada Elbuluk, MD

Dr. Elbuluk is a dermatologist at Keck Medicine of USC, who specializes in skin of color and pigmentary disorders. Here’s…

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…

LVAD Sustains Mother Awaiting New Heart

A mechanical device is keeping Zuleyma Santos alive as she awaits a transplant. She’s also spreading the word about heart…

Heart Attack Leads to Colon Cancer Diagnosis

José Aguiar was already experiencing serious symptoms in his heart, foot and endocrine system when doctors found a mass in…

An Advanced Procedure to Fix Irregular Heartbeat

With the help of an innovative treatment and the expertise of Ivan Ho, MD, at the USC Cardiac and Vascular…

Meet the Staff: Emily Rorden, Nurse Practitioner

When Emily Rorden, MSN, NP-C, is not on the job at Keck Medicine of USC, the nurse practitioner spends time…

3 Urological Screenings All Men Should Know

Experts at Keck Medicine of USC explain key issues that can affect men's urological health — and what to expect…

Patient Gets Cancer Care Close to Home in Arcadia

Adrienne Bolger shares how Keck Medicine of USC’s Arcadia team helped her receive world-class breast cancer treatment in her own…

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…