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Weight Management

What Doctors Think About Prescribing Wegovy and Ozempic for Weight Loss

Keck Medicine of USC doctors talk about the rise in use of the semaglutide medications known as Ozempic and Wegov...

Brain Health

What Is Neuropsychological Testing?

How does a neuropsychologist help diagnose cognitive issues and mental health conditions? One of our Keck Medicin...

Everyday Health

How to Become a Living Organ Donor

Transplants from living donors offer major benefits for a patient in need. A Keck Medicine of USC transplant surg...

Heart Health

May 19, 2023

Dr. Vaughn Starnes Talks About the Future of Heart Care at Keck Medicine of USC

Rod Hanners, CEO of Keck Medicine of USC, talks with Dr. Vaughn Starnes about the vision for the next decade of h...

February 16, 2023

How to Check and Improve Your Heart Health after COVID-19

A Keck Medicine of USC cardiologist shares why you have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease after COVID-19 an...

Heart Health

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May 19, 2023

Dr. Vaughn Starnes Talks About the Future of Heart Care at Keck Medicine of USC

Rod Hanners, CEO of Keck Medicine of USC, talks with Dr. Vaughn Starnes about the vision for the next decade of h...

February 16, 2023

How to Check and Improve Your Heart Health after COVID-19

A Keck Medicine of USC cardiologist shares why you have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease after COVID-19 an...

December 22, 2022

What It Means When Your Heart Skips a Beat

Most heart palpitations are normal. Here are 5 reasons your heart might be skipping a beat. Your heart may pound ...

February 16, 2021

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 — a...

September 25, 2020

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. H...

June 5, 2020

What Causes an Enlarged Heart?

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

January 13, 2020

Do Vitamin D Supplements Really Improve Your Health?

Can vitamin D supplements prevent cancer, protect your heart and step up physical performance? Read on to see wha...

December 24, 2019

How Dangerous Is Secondhand Smoke?

Passive smoking can be more damaging to your health than you might think. Considering the clear risks associated ...

November 6, 2019

Heart Disease Is the Biggest Threat to Women's Health. Many Don’t Even Know

Less than half of American women know the biggest threat to their health is heart disease. Learn more about it �...

September 27, 2019

A Racing Pulse: How Fast Is Too Fast?

If your heart is beating so fast it feels like it’s about to burst, you could have a serious condition — or, ...

July 29, 2019

5 Ways Your Commute Affects Your Health

Your morning drive might not be healthful, but you can take steps to counteract its effects. Even if you wake up ...

July 15, 2019

5 Questions to Ask at Your next Physical

The right question can reveal a lot about your health. Your annual checkup is more important than you may think. ...

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Cancer

May 9, 2023

Meet David Tran, MD

Dr. Tran is a neuro-oncologist at Keck Medicine of USC, who specializes in the medical treatment of brain and spi...

January 6, 2023

What to Eat After You’ve Been Diagnosed with Cancer

When you are diagnosed with cancer, knowing what foods to eat can help you deal with the disease and the side eff...

Cancer

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May 9, 2023

Meet David Tran, MD

Dr. Tran is a neuro-oncologist at Keck Medicine of USC, who specializes in the medical treatment of brain and spi...

January 6, 2023

What to Eat After You’ve Been Diagnosed with Cancer

When you are diagnosed with cancer, knowing what foods to eat can help you deal with the disease and the side eff...

October 7, 2022

3 Key Facts About Skin Cancer in People of Color

People of color often think skin cancer doesn’t affect them — that’s not true. Learn about the unique signs...

August 4, 2022

7 Signs of Pancreatic Cancer

Pancreatic cancer is a notoriously deadly disease that is hard to catch early — here are some symptoms to look ...

June 2, 2022

Breast Cancer Symptoms: What Should You Know?

Learn about the symptoms of breast cancer and what to look for to protect yourself against this disease. Breast c...

May 12, 2022

Dr. Uttam Sinha Talks About Holistic Cancer Care at the USC Head and Neck Center

Rod Hanners, CEO of Keck Medicine of USC, talks with the director of the USC Head and Neck Center. “Conversatio...

May 5, 2022

Meet Minh Nguyen, MD

Dr. Nguyen is a medical oncologist at Keck Medicine of USC, who specializes in gastrointestinal and lung cancers,...

April 14, 2022

Meet Umair Ghani, MD

Dr. Ghani is a medical oncologist at Keck Medicine of USC, who specializes in treating a wide range of blood diso...

April 14, 2022

Meet Diana Hanna, MD

Dr. Hanna is a medical oncologist at Keck Medicine of USC, who specializes in gastrointestinal cancers and clinic...

April 14, 2022

Meet Greg R. Angstreich, MD

Dr. Angstreich is a medical oncologist and hematologist at Keck Medicine of USC, who specializes in the treatment...

January 8, 2022

Meet Sang-Hoon Ahn, MD

Dr. Ahn is a medical oncology specialist at Keck Medicine of USC. Here’s what you won’t find on his resume. H...

January 6, 2022

Meet Henry Wang, MD

Dr. Wang is a medical oncologist at Keck Medicine of USC, who specializes in all types of cancer. Here’s what y...

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Meet Our Team

May 9, 2023

Meet David Tran, MD

Dr. Tran is a neuro-oncologist at Keck Medicine of USC, who specializes in the medical treatment of brain and spi...

May 5, 2022

Meet Minh Nguyen, MD

Dr. Nguyen is a medical oncologist at Keck Medicine of USC, who specializes in gastrointestinal and lung cancers,...

Meet Our Team

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May 9, 2023

Meet David Tran, MD

Dr. Tran is a neuro-oncologist at Keck Medicine of USC, who specializes in the medical treatment of brain and spi...

May 5, 2022

Meet Minh Nguyen, MD

Dr. Nguyen is a medical oncologist at Keck Medicine of USC, who specializes in gastrointestinal and lung cancers,...

April 14, 2022

Meet Umair Ghani, MD

Dr. Ghani is a medical oncologist at Keck Medicine of USC, who specializes in treating a wide range of blood diso...

April 14, 2022

Meet Diana Hanna, MD

Dr. Hanna is a medical oncologist at Keck Medicine of USC, who specializes in gastrointestinal cancers and clinic...

April 14, 2022

Meet Greg R. Angstreich, MD

Dr. Angstreich is a medical oncologist and hematologist at Keck Medicine of USC, who specializes in the treatment...

January 8, 2022

Meet Sang-Hoon Ahn, MD

Dr. Ahn is a medical oncology specialist at Keck Medicine of USC. Here’s what you won’t find on his resume. H...

January 8, 2022

Meet Laura Shin, DPM, PhD

Dr. Shin is a podiatrist, foot and ankle reconstructive surgeon and wound care specialist at Keck Medic...

January 6, 2022

Meet Henry Wang, MD

Dr. Wang is a medical oncologist at Keck Medicine of USC, who specializes in all types of cancer. Here’s what y...

April 27, 2021

Meet Mark Shiroishi, MD

Dr. Shiroishi is a diagnostic radiology and neuroradiology specialist at Keck Medicine of USC, who specializes in...

April 23, 2021

Meet Annie Yessaian, MD

Dr. Yessaian is a gynecological oncologist at Keck Medicine of USC, who specializes in the surgical and medical t...

March 5, 2021

Meet Eric Chang, MD

Dr. Chang is a radiation oncologist at Keck Medicine of USC, who specializes in tumors of the central nervous sys...

February 18, 2021

Meet Nada Elbuluk, MD

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

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Food and Nutrition

January 6, 2023

What to Eat After You’ve Been Diagnosed with Cancer

When you are diagnosed with cancer, knowing what foods to eat can help you deal with the disease and the side eff...

September 19, 2022

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

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

Food and Nutrition

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January 6, 2023

What to Eat After You’ve Been Diagnosed with Cancer

When you are diagnosed with cancer, knowing what foods to eat can help you deal with the disease and the side eff...

September 19, 2022

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

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

March 17, 2022

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, explai...

May 4, 2021

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 ...

November 3, 2020

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 merr...

September 24, 2019

Should I Go Gluten-Free?

Going gluten-free may seem like a trendy diet option, but for some people, it’s a medical necessity. Chances ar...

January 10, 2019

This Science-Backed Diet Could Help Overhaul Your Health

What the DASH diet lacks in social media buzz, it more than makes up for with a research-based eating plan. Sure,...

November 29, 2018

Are You Eating Too Much Fish?

Eating fish, as part of a balanced diet, offers several nutritional benefits. But, how do the mercury levels in f...

April 3, 2018

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 bo...

February 16, 2018

Can Caffeine Cause Irregular Heart Rhythms?

Research challenges age-old assumptions about caffeine. If you’re a coffee drinker, you may be concerned about ...

January 31, 2018

5 Very Real Dangers of Binge Eating

Occasionally overeating will leave you with a bellyache. But if you do it regularly, you risk more serious conseq...

January 31, 2018

This Is What Your Excessive or Foul-Smelling Gas Could Mean

If there is one subject few people discuss, passing gas just might be it. Don’t let your embarrassment keep you...

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Leadership Forum

May 19, 2023

Dr. Vaughn Starnes Talks About the Future of Heart Care at Keck Medicine of USC

Rod Hanners, CEO of Keck Medicine of USC, talks with Dr. Vaughn Starnes about the vision for the next decade of h...

April 19, 2023

Dr. Jorge Nieva Talks About Groundbreaking Personalized Cancer Care and Research

Rod Hanners, CEO of Keck Medicine of USC, talks with an oncologist about Keck Medicine’s participation in the n...

Leadership Forum

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May 19, 2023

Dr. Vaughn Starnes Talks About the Future of Heart Care at Keck Medicine of USC

Rod Hanners, CEO of Keck Medicine of USC, talks with Dr. Vaughn Starnes about the vision for the next decade of h...

April 19, 2023

Dr. Jorge Nieva Talks About Groundbreaking Personalized Cancer Care and Research

Rod Hanners, CEO of Keck Medicine of USC, talks with an oncologist about Keck Medicine’s participation in the n...

March 15, 2023

Dr. Inderbir Gill Talks About the New AI Center for Urological Research at Keck Medicine of USC

Rod Hanners, CEO of Keck Medicine of USC, talks with the executive director of USC Urology about the new center t...

February 28, 2023

Dr. Roberto Travieso Talks About Groundbreaking Gender-Affirming Care at Keck Medicine of USC

Rod Hanners, CEO of Keck Medicine of USC, talks with the surgical director of the USC Gender-Affirming Care Progr...

February 8, 2023

Dr. Raymond Hah Talks About Comprehensive Care Provided by the USC Spine Center

Rod Hanners, CEO of Keck Medicine of USC, talks with an orthopedic spine surgeon who specializes in spinal deform...

June 1, 2022

Dr. Neha Nanda Talks About the Important Role of a Hospital Epidemiologist

Rod Hanners, CEO of Keck Medicine of USC, talks with the medical director of infection prevention and antimicrobi...

June 1, 2022

Dr. Armand Dorian Talks About Providing High-Quality Care at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital

Rod Hanners, CEO of Keck Medicine of USC, talks with the CEO of USC Verdugo Hills Hospital. “Conversations with...

June 1, 2022

Dr. William Mack Talks About the Latest Techniques in Stroke Care

Rod Hanners, CEO of Keck Medicine of USC, talks with the director of the neurointerventional program at Keck Hosp...

May 12, 2022

Dr. Nada Elbuluk Talks About Dermatology Care for People of Color

Rod Hanners, CEO of Keck Medicine of USC, talks with the director of the USC Skin of Color and Pigmentary Disorde...

May 12, 2022

Dr. Uttam Sinha Talks About Holistic Cancer Care at the USC Head and Neck Center

Rod Hanners, CEO of Keck Medicine of USC, talks with the director of the USC Head and Neck Center. “Conversatio...

May 12, 2022

Dr. Gabriel Zada Talks About Personalized Care at the USC Brain Tumor Center

Rod Hanners, CEO of Keck Medicine of USC, talks with the director of the USC Brain Tumor Center. “Conversations...

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

What Is a Plant-Based Diet? Facts and Myths You Should Know

4 Tips to Help You Add Meal Planning Into Your Cooking Routine

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Should I Go Gluten-Free?

This Science-Backed Diet Could Help Overhaul Your Health

Are You Eating Too Much Fish?

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Can Caffeine Cause Irregular Heart Rhythms?

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