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Thyroid Problems: Fluctuating Weight, Hair Loss and More

A small, butterfly-shaped gland tucked right underneath your Adam’s apple can have a huge impact on your health. The thyroid…

Meet Michael Johns III, MD

Dr. Michael Johns III is an otolaryngologist with Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in laryngology, and voice, swallowing and…

What Are the Symptoms of Acoustic Neuroma?

John S. Oghalai, MD, chair of the USC Caruso Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, part of Keck…

Meet Karla O’Dell, MD

Dr. O’Dell is a laryngologist with Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in hoarseness, swallowing disorders and airway stenosis. She…

5 Important Questions to Ask an Acoustic Neuroma Specialist

Acoustic neuromas are the second most common tumor inside the head. Also known as vestibular schwannomas, acoustic neuromas originate from the…

Meet Soma Sahai-Srivastava, MD

Dr. Sahai-Srivastava is a neurologist with Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in headache and neuromuscular disorders. She treats patients…

6 Sneaky Reasons You’re Gaining Weight

If your clothes are getting tight or the number on the scale is going up, one of these issues could…

Could I Have a Latex Allergy?

Latex allergy symptoms can range from mild to life-threatening. Here’s what you need to know. The last time you went…

What Is Stenosis of the Spine?

A Keck Medicine of USC spine surgeon shares what you need to know about spinal stenosis, a radiographic finding that…

Aortic Dissection Interrupts Groom's Wedding

Minutes after exchanging vows, Eli Newell experienced a life-threatening cardiac emergency. Eli Newell is a comedian, so it follows that…

What Is Causing My Abdominal Pain?

When abdominal pain strikes, it can be hard to focus on anything else. Five Keck Medicine of USC experts explain…

Breath of Fresh Air After Sinusitis Treatments

Burdened for decades by severe sinusitis, Salvador Barba is now living life to the fullest thanks to a USC Caruso…