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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…

7 Symptoms That Can Be Caused by Stress

The effects of stress on the body can range from temporary nuisances to long-term negative consequences. Learn what to be…

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…

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…

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…

Personalized Poetry Comforts Cancer Patients

A Keck Medicine of USC program is helping uplift cancer patients with a unique, artful therapy: poems tailored to the…