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How Do Doctors Help Patients Make Treatment Decisions?

A cardiologist discusses how he helps patients decide on what treatment course to take. Ivan C. Ho, MD, a cardiologist…

What Is Chronic Venous Insufficiency? A Vascular Surgeon Answers.

Keck Medicine of USC vascular surgeon Miguel F. Manzur, MD, explains symptoms of venous insufficiency and how to treat chronic…

New FDA-Approved Biomarker Blood Test Could Advance the Field of Care for Alzheimer’s Disease

The first-of-its-kind blood test for biomarkers of amyloid brain plaque paves the way for less-invasive screening for Alzheimer’s disease. A…

February goes out with a lot of heart

A month full of care, compassion, important events and expansion of services offered February is a month dedicated to the…

Is Magnesium Good for Your Heart? A Dietitian Answers.

Can magnesium help your heart? A Keck Medicine of USC dietitian says it can — and it’s in more foods…

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…

Is Red Wine Good for Your Heart?

Compounds in red wine have proven heart health benefits. But the costs of drinking too much can quickly outweigh the…

Are Energy Drinks Bad for Your Heart? A Dietitian Answers.

Are energy drinks bad for you? A Keck Medicine of USC dietitian advises. Is America facing an energy crisis? Judging…

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,…

Dr. Vaughn Starnes Talks About the Future of Heart Care at Keck Medicine of USC

Rod Hanners, CEO of Keck Medicine of USC, talks with Dr. Vaughn Starnes about the vision for the next decade…

How Do Genetics Affect Heart Health?

A person’s family history can affect their heart health just as much as their lifestyle or environment. Find out what…

Are Weight Loss Drugs Good for Your Heart?

Many people have started taking weight loss drugs in the last few years. An endocrinologist from Keck Medicine of USC…