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What Causes Constipation? A Dietitian Answers.

Sarah Charton, MBA, RD, a dietitian with Keck Medicine of USC, explains what causes constipation and how to relieve constipation.…

Ending Medical Stigma: How to Talk to Your Patients About Obesity Treatment

For patients with obesity, diet and exercise attempts have a 98% failure rate. So why is there a stigma in…

How One Oncologist Helps Patients Weigh the Pros and Cons of Cancer Treatments

Every cancer treatment comes with its own risks and advantages. A Keck Medicine of USC medical oncologist explains how nuanced…

Where Is Your Abdominal Pain?

When a person has abdominal pain, the exact location of the discomfort can often reveal the source of problem. When…

Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Why Complex IBD Cases Need Multidisciplinary Care

A Keck Medicine of USC gastroenterologist explains why more physicians are referring patients to tertiary centers for complex IBD cases.…

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…

Fit for Donation: Health Requirements to Be a Living Organ Donor

When living organ donors need to improve their health, Keck Medicine of USC’s Donate Well Program helps them shape up.…

How to Get Added to the Heart Transplant List

An expert details how you can get added to the heart transplant list at a qualified center such as Keck…

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 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…

4 Steps to Heal Faster After Surgery

Keck Medicine of USC has implemented a set of protocols, known as Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (or ERAS), to help…

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…