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Is Kidney Disease Hereditary?
August 21, 2025

Is Kidney Disease Hereditary?

 Should I Go to the Emergency Room or Urgent Care?
July 14, 2025

Should I Go to the Emergency Room or Urgent Care?

 What Causes Chronic Kidney Disease?
June 30, 2025

What Causes Chronic Kidney Disease?
Is Kidney Disease Hereditary?
August 21, 2025

Is Kidney Disease Hereditary?

Hereditary kidney disease can impact family members in each generation. Learn about the different types of hereditary kidney disease and...
Should I Go to the Emergency Room or Urgent Care?
July 14, 2025

Should I Go to the Emergency Room or Urgent Care?

When an unexpected medical problem arises, do you seek treatment at an emergency room or an urgent care clinic? A...
What Causes Chronic Kidney Disease?
June 30, 2025

What Causes Chronic Kidney Disease?

Chronic kidney disease is a serious, progressive illness that results from a wide range of causes. A kidney specialist shares...
How Dangerous Is Poor Air Quality for Your Health?
June 2, 2025

How Dangerous Is Poor Air Quality for Your Health?

A Keck Medicine of USC thoracic surgeon explains the health impact of poor air quality, including from wildfire smoke. The...
 What to Know Before Your Next Emergency Room Visit
March 7, 2025

What to Know Before Your Next Emergency Room Visit

Top emergency room tips every patient should know. Emergency departments (ED) can be overwhelming. It’s rough to be surrounded by...
 Don’t Be Afraid to Get a Second Opinion, Doctor Says
March 3, 2025

Don’t Be Afraid to Get a Second Opinion, Doctor Says

Second opinions in health care are wise for many reasons, says a Keck Medicine of USC oncologist. Telling your doctor...
 Coping with Cancer During the Holidays
December 20, 2024

Coping with Cancer During the Holidays

The holidays can be especially challenging if you’re living with a serious illness like cancer. The following strategies can help...
 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...
 When Should I Go to the Emergency Room?
November 5, 2024

When Should I Go to the Emergency Room?

Medical experts explain when to go to the emergency room — and when to call a doctor instead. It’s not...
 How to Prevent Sports Injuries
November 5, 2024

How to Prevent Sports Injuries

How can sports injuries be prevented? Doctors share tips. As we get older, staying active becomes even more important for...
 How to Check for Testicular Cancer
November 5, 2024

How to Check for Testicular Cancer

What does testicular cancer feel like, and how do you know if you have testicular cancer? Testicular cancer is uncommon,...