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When to Go to the Emergency Room

The medical director for USC Arcadia Hospital's emergency department shares key things to know about emergency care and how to…

Meet Jason Ye, MD

Dr. Ye is a radiation oncologist at Keck Medicine of USC, who specializes in a wide array of advanced radiation…

6 Things to Know About Lung Cancer

Whether you’re a current or former smoker — or if you’ve never smoked at all — here are essential lung…

10 Surprising Facts About Kidney Stones

Do you know which part of the country is nicknamed the “Stone Belt”? Find out this and other fascinating facts…

How to be a Health Advocate for a Loved One

Two Keck Medicine of USC physicians share tips for how to successfully advocate for yourself at a medical appointment —…

Genetic Screening Informs Lung Cancer Treatment

With the help of Keck Medicine of USC’s Jorge Nieva, MD, a young priest faces a lung cancer diagnosis with…

Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About Kidney Stones

You’ve probably heard that passing a kidney stone can be very painful, but you might not know exactly what they…

3 Reasons You Might Have Rib Cage Pain

Learn the symptoms of each condition and what treatment to expect. Pain in your chest can be scary — you…

Top 10 Apps for Visually Impaired People

Living with low vision or blindness can present numerous challenges on a day-to-day basis. Simply running errands, preparing meals, recognizing…

What You Need to Know About Diverticulitis

Pain in your lower left abdomen is a hallmark of this surprisingly common condition. If you’re 40 or older, there’s…

3 Signs You Might Have a Hernia

It’s important to catch a hernia before it causes problems. These signs will help you know what to look for.…

Heart Disease Is the Biggest Threat to Women's Health. Many Don’t Even Know

Less than half of American women know the biggest threat to their health is heart disease. Learn more about it…