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Food and Nutrition

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...

Patient Stories

20 Years After Successful Living-Donor Liver Transplant, Two Friends Reflect

By donating a part of her liver, one woman gave someone else the gift of better health. Both transplant participa...

Breaking Myths and Misconceptions

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 wh...

Everyday Health

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...

November 12, 2021

Why Do I Have So Much Earwax?

A buildup of earwax can not only be embarrassing but also can cause more health problems. Here’s how to deal wi...

Everyday Health

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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...

November 12, 2021

Why Do I Have So Much Earwax?

A buildup of earwax can not only be embarrassing but also can cause more health problems. Here’s how to deal wi...

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 ...

April 27, 2021

What You Should Know About Skin Cancer

About 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer. Find out the facts about this common disease. Skin cancer is by ...

April 9, 2021

7 Reasons You Might Have Diarrhea

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

April 2, 2021

10 Things to Know About Sinusitis

The pain and pressure of a sinus infection is nothing to sneeze at. Here’s how to know if you have one and how ...

March 17, 2021

6 Things To Know About Pneumonia

From walking pneumonia to COVID-19 pneumonia, here are some key facts about this potentially serious condition. W...

February 25, 2021

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 wh...

February 24, 2021

Common Questions About the Common Cold

The average adult can have 2 to 3 colds per year, but is there anything you can do to make the common cold a less...

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...

December 11, 2020

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 pro...

November 16, 2020

Celebrating the Holidays During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Wondering whether you should travel to Grandma’s house this year? Here’s what to consider. This year has been...

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Meet Our Team

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...

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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...

May 18, 2021

Meet Sarang Koushik, MD

Dr. Koushik is an anesthesiologist at Keck Medicine of USC, who specializes in pain medicine. Here’s what you w...

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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Leadership Forum

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...

Leadership Forum

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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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Breaking Myths and Misconceptions

August 18, 2022

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 wh...

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...

Breaking Myths and Misconceptions

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August 18, 2022

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 wh...

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...

November 12, 2021

Why Do I Have So Much Earwax?

A buildup of earwax can not only be embarrassing but also can cause more health problems. Here’s how to deal wi...

March 15, 2021

Why Is Colorectal Cancer on the Rise for Younger People?

Doctors are working to uncover why colon cancer numbers are increasing in people under 50. Here’s what you need...

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...

October 29, 2020

What Is a Normal Body Temperature?

It’s 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit, right? Not necessarily, and here’s why that matters. If you’ve ever taken you...

October 16, 2020

6 Things To Know About Lung Cancer

Whether you’re a current or former smoker — or if you’ve never smoked at all — here are essential lung ca...

October 15, 2020

5 Helpful Mammogram Facts Everyone Should Know

Misinformation surrounding mammograms can lead to anxiety. Get the facts about this important part of preventive ...

October 15, 2020

6 Myths About Urinary Incontinence in Women

There are several misconceptions about urinary incontinence in women, including that it’s a condition without e...

September 11, 2020

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 d...

August 25, 2020

7 Things to Know About Prostate Cancer

From warning signs of prostate cancer to how your diet influences your risk, find out some fast facts about this ...

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...

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

Why Do I Have So Much Earwax?

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

Why Do I Have So Much Earwax?

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

What You Should Know About Skin Cancer

7 Reasons You Might Have Diarrhea

10 Things to Know About Sinusitis

6 Things To Know About Pneumonia

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Common Questions About the Common Cold

10 Blood Pressure Myths and Facts You Need To Know

How Wildfire Smoke Can Affect Your Health

Celebrating the Holidays During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Meet Umair Ghani, MD

Meet Diana Hanna, MD

Meet Greg R. Angstreich, MD

Meet Sang-Hoon Ahn, MD

Meet Laura Shin, DPM, PhD

Meet Henry Wang, MD

Meet Sarang Koushik, MD

Meet Mark Shiroishi, MD

Meet Annie Yessaian, MD

Meet Eric Chang, MD

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Breaking Myths and Misconceptions

4 Weight-Loss Surgery Myths, Debunked by a Bariatric Surgeon

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Breaking Myths and Misconceptions

4 Weight-Loss Surgery Myths, Debunked by a Bariatric Surgeon

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

Why Do I Have So Much Earwax?

Why Is Colorectal Cancer on the Rise for Younger People?

10 Blood Pressure Myths and Facts You Need To Know

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