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When Should I Go to the Emergency Room?

Medical experts explain when to go to the emergency room — and when to call a doctor instead. It’s not…

How to Be a Bone Marrow Donor

Your bone marrow can save lives. Learn how to become a bone marrow donor. Bone marrow transplants (BMT) treat more…

Am I at High Risk for Breast Cancer?

Who is at high risk for breast cancer — and which risk factors can you control? Because of certain risk…

If HPV Causes Throat Cancer, Why Aren’t More People Getting Vaccinated?

A Keck Medicine of USC head and neck cancer surgeon discusses the need for more awareness among the public and…

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…

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…

Lung Cancer Diagnosis Jolts Health Enthusiast

As an athlete, a nonsmoker and a health devotee, Linda Kneidinger was shocked to be diagnosed with lung cancer. At…

The Surgery Giving Testicular Cancer Patients with Fertility Problems New Hope

A Keck Medicine of USC urologist used the onco-microTESE procedure to retrieve sperm from a testicular cancer patient with one…

Meet Uttam K. Sinha, MD 

Dr. Sinha is a head and neck surgeon and director of the USC Head and Neck Center, part of Keck…

How to Get Rid of Acid Reflux

For managing uncomfortable acid reflux symptoms, a GI specialist says lifestyle and dietary changes are usually the best solution. Nearly…

Treatment Options for Prostate Cancer

A Keck Medicine of USC urologist discusses factors to consider when contemplating treatment options for prostate cancer. Recommended options for…

Why Aren’t More Nonsmokers Being Screened for Lung Cancer?

More nonsmokers are being diagnosed with lung cancer. Yet, this population is not routinely screened for the disease. Lung cancer…