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USC Music Professor Beats Head and Neck Cancer

While Richard Smith was helping his sister move back to their hometown in Oregon, he felt a twinge in his…

What People With Asthma Should Know About COVID-19

S. Cindy Xi, MD, an allergist and immunologist at Keck Medicine of USC, answers some common questions about asthma and…

What Can Cause a Loss of Taste and Smell?

Several viruses and health conditions, including COVID-19, could be the reason for your loss of taste and smell. A bouquet…

How Long Does the Flu Last and Other Flu FAQs

Find out the truth about some common myths and misconceptions about influenza. If you feel like you’re coming down with…

5 Ways to Protect Yourself From the Flu and Other Respiratory Illnesses

It’s more important than ever to take steps to reduce your risk for respiratory illnesses like the flu, colds and…

Pregnancy and Coronavirus: 5 Facts You Need To Know

If you’re pregnant and have concerns about the impact of COVID-19 on you and your baby, you’re not alone. One…

5 Easy Ways to Make the Holiday Season Healthier

From keeping leftovers safe to managing holiday stress, these tips can help make the holiday season a little merrier. The…

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…

Common Questions About the Common Cold

The average adult can have two to three colds per year, but is there anything you can do to make…

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…

7 Reasons You Might Have Diarrhea

From viruses to lactose intolerance, there are a number of causes that might be behind this unpleasant symptom. Most people…