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Why Do I Need a Pap Smear?

Regular screening helps women prevent cervical cancer. A regular pap smear is the best way a woman can avoid cervical…

Can Stress Cause Heart Problems?

Is stress hurting your heart? A doctor discusses symptoms and solutions. Stress can be caused by many things, including bad…

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,…

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…

How to Stop Urinary Incontinence in Women

Regaining bladder control is possible thanks to various treatment options. Urinary incontinence is a common experience for many women, especially…

Is Brain Tumor Risk Inherited?

How important is family history when it comes to brain tumor risk? A physician weighs in. Primary brain tumors —…

Can You Cure IBS Permanently?

Identifying what provokes your irritable bowel syndrome symptoms can bring relief. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common problem affecting…

How to Register to Be an Organ Donor

Giving the gift of life is easier than you think, a Keck Medicine of USC transplant coordinator explains. The desire…

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.…

Colon Cancer Rising in Young Adults

Why are rates of colon cancer increasing in younger adults? Diagnoses of colon cancer, or colorectal cancer, are increasingly common…

Heart Transplant Saves Retired Firefighter

After a lifetime of service, Ken Cochran turned to the USC Transplant Institute for help when he needed it most.…

How to Manage Health Anxiety

Many factors can create health-related anxiety. Two Keck Medicine experts share advice for how to manage stressors. Steven Siegel, MD,…