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What Is Perimenopause? A Doctor Explains.

A Keck Medicine of USC expert explains what symptoms to expect in perimenopause. Menopause is defined as going 12 consecutive…

How You Can Qualify to Be a Living Kidney Donor

What you need to know about donating a kidney A kidney transplant, which helps patients with kidney disease, including advanced…

Screening for Depression and Suicide Risk Should Be Routine

Experts explain why health systems like Keck Medicine of USC are uniquely positioned to identify depression risk early, often during…

What to Know About Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer

If you or a family member has had breast cancer, you could qualify for genetic testing. Here’s what to know. …

Six Questions to Ask When Choosing an OB/GYN

Looking for a new OB/GYN? The obstetricians/gynecologists of Keck Medicine of USC share a few questions to ask before booking…

What Cancer Screenings Should Older Adults Get?

A medical oncologist explains what cancers older adults should be screened for, when to start routine screenings — and possibly…

3 Common Symptoms of Menopause

Hot flashes, irregular periods and vaginal dryness are common during menopause. What can be done to make life easier? Menopause…

5 Warning Signs of Diabetes

Over 38 million people in the United States have diabetes. A Keck Medicine of USC endocrinologist discusses five warning signs…

What Are Uterine Fibroids?

Learn the facts about uterine fibroids, including symptoms, risks and treatment options, from a gynecologic oncologist and women’s health expert.…

What Causes Hot Flashes?

Hot flashes are common during menopause, but you don’t need to suffer through them. Most readers have probably heard their…

Colon Cancer Rising in Young Adults

Why are rates of colon cancer increasing in younger adults? Diagnoses of colon cancer, or colorectal cancer, are increasingly common…

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…