Keck Medicine of USC Blog | Breaking Myths and Misconceptions
December 18, 2017
What’s the Difference Between a Cold, Bronchitis and Pneumonia?
Sniffling. Coughing. Maybe a fever. Whatever it is, you feel miserable. But is it just a cold — or something mo...
October 19, 2017
Do Concussions Increase the Risk of Stroke or Brain Cancer?
Whether from a minor car accident or a game of flag football, concussions are surprisingly common. Concussions oc...
October 16, 2017
Can You Prevent Strep Throat?
Winter is coming — and so is the painful infection known as strep throat. Here are some recommendations to keep...
December 18, 2017
What’s the Difference Between a Cold, Bronchitis and Pneumonia?
October 19, 2017
Do Concussions Increase the Risk of Stroke or Brain Cancer?
October 16, 2017
Can You Prevent Strep Throat?
October 5, 2017
Can Cotton Swabs Cause Permanent Ear Damage?
Reaching for a cotton swab whenever your ears feel stuffed or clogged, may cause more harm than good. Like an err...
September 13, 2017
Nerve Pain: Is It Different From a Headache?
That nagging headache may not be a headache at all, but nerve pain caused by inflamed occipital nerves. You have ...
September 13, 2017
Don’t Be Afraid of the Prostate Exam
If you’re a man age 50 or older and haven’t had a prostate exam, you should talk to your doctor about schedul...
September 7, 2017
Does Emergency Contraception Increase the Risk of Cancer?
Emergency contraception is available over-the-counter and is used by thousands of women each year. But does takin...
September 6, 2017
How Dangerous Is Having an Enlarged Prostate?
About half of men older than 50 have an enlarged prostate. Here are some of the basic facts you need to know abou...
September 5, 2017
Myth or Fact: Are Kidney Stones As Painful as Childbirth?
It has been said that passing a kidney stone is the closest a man will get to experiencing the pain of labor and ...
September 5, 2017
Myth or Fact: Only Women Get Breast Cancer
If you guessed myth, you’re correct. Like women, men have breast tissue and, therefore, are also at risk for br...
September 5, 2017
Do You Need To Visit Your Gynecologist Annually?
With all the various and seemingly conflicting recommendations out there, it’s no wonder there’s confusion ov...
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