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How to Get Added to a Lung Transplant Waiting List

A Keck Medicine of USC expert explains the eligibility and evaluation processes. If you or a loved one is dealing…

Are Upper Respiratory Infections Contagious? A Doctor Explains What You Need to Know.

Is an upper respiratory infection contagious? Here’s what’s true and what’s false. “An upper respiratory infection usually affects the upper…

Why Heart Transplants Are So Rewarding and So Challenging Today

Demand for heart transplants still outstrips supply, but other advancements are improving the practice, says transplant cardiologist Ajay S. Vaidya,…

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…

Intermittent Fasting and Heart Health

Experts say losing weight is beneficial for heart health, but there is little research on the long-term impact of intermittent…

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…

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…

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…

Everything You Need to Know About Hip Replacement Surgery Recovery

While recovery from surgery can vary from patient to patient, a Keck Medicine of USC orthopedic surgeon details best tips…

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 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…

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…