Keck Medicine of USC Blog | Breaking Myths and Misconceptions

Can Dietary Supplements Cause Liver Damage?

Can Dietary Supplements Cause Liver Damage?

Can Radiation Be Used to Treat Noncancerous Conditions?

Can Radiation Be Used to Treat Noncancerous Conditions?

Is Taking Too Many Over-the-Counter Antacids Dangerous?

November 3, 2025

Is Taking Too Many Over-the-Counter Antacids Dangerous?

Can Dietary Supplements Cause Liver Damage?

Can Dietary Supplements Cause Liver Damage?

Though many people don’t realize it, the answer to that question is a clear yes. A Keck Medicine of USC hepatologist advises. Many people take dietary supplements...

Can Radiation Be Used to Treat Noncancerous Conditions?

Can Radiation Be Used to Treat Noncancerous Conditions?

Low-dose radiation therapy can be an innovative treatment option for chronic pain and inflammation. Radiation therapy is most often associated...

Is Taking Too Many Over-the-Counter Antacids Dangerous?

November 3, 2025

Is Taking Too Many Over-the-Counter Antacids Dangerous?

Antacids can be good for providing short-term relief, but long-term use can cover up more serious medical conditions. If you’ve...

Colon Cancer Rising in Young Adults

Colon Cancer Rising in Young Adults

Why are rates of colon cancer increasing in younger adults? Diagnoses of colon cancer, or colorectal cancer, are increasingly common...

Can You Cure IBS Permanently?

Can You Cure IBS Permanently?

Identifying what provokes your irritable bowel syndrome symptoms can bring relief. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common problem affecting...

Is Dark Chocolate Good for You? A Dietitian Answers.

February 13, 2025

Is Dark Chocolate Good for You? A Dietitian Answers.

Is dark chocolate good for your heart? A Keck Medicine of USC dietitian says it can be — but in...

Is Red Wine Good for Your Heart?

February 12, 2025

Is Red Wine Good for Your Heart?

Compounds in red wine have proven heart health benefits. But the costs of drinking too much can quickly outweigh the...

Intermittent Fasting and Heart Health

February 10, 2025

Intermittent Fasting and Heart Health

Experts say losing weight is beneficial for heart health, but there is little research on the long-term impact of intermittent...

5 COVID-19 Vaccine Myths

December 12, 2024

5 COVID-19 Vaccine Myths

A Keck Medicine of USC expert dispels five of the most common myths about the COVID-19 vaccine. The holiday season...

A Men’s Health Urologist Weighs in on Testosterone Replacement Therapy

November 7, 2024

A Men’s Health Urologist Weighs in on Testosterone Replacement Therapy

Keck Medicine of USC men’s health specialist Kian Asanad, MD, answers commonly asked questions about the risks and benefits of...

Can Men Get Breast Cancer?

September 30, 2024

Can Men Get Breast Cancer?

While breast cancer in men is rare, it’s important to know the signs to avoid a late-stage diagnosis. Breast cancer doesn’t...