Keck Medicine of USC Blog | Breaking Myths and Misconceptions

October 19, 2017

Do Concussions Increase the Risk of Stroke or Brain Cancer?
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October 16, 2017

Can You Prevent Strep Throat?
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October 5, 2017

Can Cotton Swabs Cause Permanent Ear Damage?
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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 occur whenever the...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 taking it increase a...
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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...
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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...
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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 breast...
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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 over how often you should...
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September 5, 2017

Do You Need Sunscreen if You Are Indoors All Day?
You’re sitting at home and enjoying your favorite show, with no intention of going outside. Do you still need to...
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