See your doctor as soon as possible if you experience any of these troubling symptoms. We all get headaches from time to time. They can be brought on by annoying but manageable reasons such as stress, dehydration or your menstrual cycle, or they could be the result of an ongoing medical issue, such as migraines. […]
The pain in your shoulder is constant, but therapy and other treatment options offer no relief. Is it time to consider a total shoulder replacement. If you have exhausted all other options to alleviate pain in your shoulder, your doctor may suggest total shoulder replacement. This comprehensive surgery may be an effective option to relieve […]
Sniffling. Coughing. Maybe a fever. Whatever it is, you feel miserable. But is it just a cold — or something more? Colds are among the most common health problems, collectively accounting for 40% of all lost work time in the U.S. The average U.S. adult catches two or three colds every year, most often between […]
If the pain has become unbearable and no therapeutic or medical treatments have worked, it might be time to consider surgery for your carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a compression of the median nerve that runs through your wrist. Women are three times more likely to develop the condition, and people in assembly-line […]
Whether from a minor car accident or a game of flag football, concussions are surprisingly common. Concussions occur whenever the brain moves or shifts within the skull, usually due to some kind of force. You might get a concussion, when your car is rear-ended and your head snaps forward from the momentum or you hit […]
Search for a Keck Medicine of USC provider As the nationwide open enrollment period approaches, choosing the right health insurance plan can feel overwhelming. But this decision is critical for your overall health — almost as important as choosing the right provider. This to-do list will help you navigate open enrollment with confidence, so you can […]
Licensed by: USC Verdugo Hills Hospital At USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, physicians, nurses and staff provide personalized, high-quality health care relevant to our patient community. USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, now a part of Keck Medicine of USC, is a 158-bed community hospital serving the cities of Glendale and La Cañada Flintridge, as well as the […]
Licensed by: Keck Hospital of USC Every day at Keck Hospital of USC, physicians, nurses and staff go beyond the science of exceptional medicine to bring patients breakthroughs in the art of caring. Keck Hospital of USC, a 401-bed acute care hospital, is part of Keck Medicine of USC, the University of Southern California’s medical […]
Winter is coming — and so is the painful infection known as strep throat. Here are some recommendations to keep in mind. Strep throat is not like the common cold. Instead of being caused by a virus, it’s a bacterial infection that should be treated as soon as possible with antibiotics. Symptoms of strep throat […]
When it comes to heart health (and overall health) butter used to be the bad guy. Now all eyes are on sugar — and, in particular, added sugar. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), American adults are consuming too much sugar. Added sugars offer zero health benefits, and these empty calories […]
