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Diabetic Foot Ulcers: How Four Steps Can Save Two Legs, Worldwide

A Keck Medicine of USC podiatric surgeon outlines actionable steps for optimizing diabetic foot ulcer care. Each year, diabetic foot…

How to Stop Urinary Incontinence in Women

Regaining bladder control is possible thanks to various treatment options. Urinary incontinence is a common experience for many women, especially…

Is Stopping Hiatal Hernia Recurrence the Key to Curing GERD?

Hiatal hernias are a main cause of GERD. Keck Medicine of USC physicians are working on curing them for good.…

Is Dark Chocolate Good for You? A Dietitian Answers.

Is dark chocolate good for your heart? A Keck Medicine of USC dietitian says it can be — but in…

Intermittent Fasting and Heart Health

Experts say losing weight is beneficial for heart health, but there is little research on the long-term impact of intermittent…

What Causes High Blood Pressure?

Learn about the signs of high blood pressure and how to manage hypertension. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension,…

Are Upper Respiratory Infections Contagious? A Doctor Explains What You Need to Know.

Is an upper respiratory infection contagious? Here’s what’s true and what’s false. “An upper respiratory infection usually affects the upper…

A Men’s Health Urologist Weighs in on Testosterone Replacement Therapy

Keck Medicine of USC men’s health specialist Kian Asanad, MD, answers commonly asked questions about the risks and benefits of…

Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Patient in Irvine Gains Advanced Care

USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center experts guided a 79-year-old woman through triple-negative breast cancer. Shirley Gallagher ended up in an…

Every Colorectal Cancer Patient’s Journey Is Unique

An expert explains why there is never just one approach to treating colorectal cancer. If you’ve been diagnosed with colorectal…

5 Tips for Eating Healthy During the Holidays

A Keck Medicine of USC dietitian explains how to eat healthy during the holidays. Parties, seasonal foods and family gatherings…

How Do You Test for Lung Cancer? A Doctor Explains.

What is lung cancer screening? Here’s what experts want you to know. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer…