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Sunglasses are not just a fashion accessory. By now, you are likely familiar with the countless benefits sunglasses offer your eyes, vision, and the skin around your eyes. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation, specifically UV-A and UV-B radiation, have serious and sometimes irreversible effects on the appearance and function of your eyes (cataracts, macular degeneration, pterygiums, and dry eye, just to name a few). Thankfully, UV protective […]
Being diagnosed with human papillomavirus (HPV) can be a nerve-wracking experience. You don’t need to panic, but you do need to be informed. Here are six things you need to know when you’re diagnosed with HPV. 1. Don’t panic. HPV is so prevalent that nearly all sexually active men and women get it at some […]
Dr. Samplaski is a urologist at Keck Medicine of USC, who specializes in male infertility, andrology and microsurgery. Here is what you won’t find on her resume. She keeps active outside of work. “When I’m not working, I’m usually paddleboarding, practicing yoga and brunching.” She has a love for water. “When I was growing up, […]
There’s good news about survival rates for lung cancer — they are on the rise, thanks to innovative treatments like immunotherapy. Learn more about this treatment option. Scientists have long observed that our body’s natural defense mechanisms do more than fight off nasty colds — they actually scout out and destroy foreign germs and cells […]
Dr. Schuckman is a urologist at Keck Medicine of USC, who specializes in minimally invasive urology and urologic oncology. Here’s what you won’t find on her resume. Fishing led her to surgery. “I always wanted to be a surgeon. I loved fishing but hated eating fish. I would dissect them with an open encyclopedia on […]
Flu season has officially started, but not everyone has been vaccinated yet. We share the facts behind some of the most common misconceptions about the flu shot. There are just as many myths, half-truths and questions swirling around about the flu vaccine as there are people infected with the virus. Protect yourself from influenza by getting […]
Dr. Abreu is a urologic surgeon at Keck Medicine of USC, who specializes in minimally invasive surgery and urologic oncology. Here’s what you won’t find on his resume. He’s inspired by the hero’s journey. “I never had a person or role model that I followed, but I have always sought inspiration in stories of simple, […]
You may already know that consuming too much sugar is not recommended and offers little in the way of nutritional value. But does it cause cancer? We reached out to Jorge J. Nieva, MD, a medical oncologist at the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center of Keck Medicine of USC and associate professor of clinical medicine […]
Weighing your options: Are you making the best selections in the produce section? Healthy eating is all about variety. The exact makeup of a healthy diet for you depends on a diversity of factors such as your age, gender, lifestyle, culture and dietary customs, as well as what food is available and affordable in your […]
