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Is Taking Too Many Over-the-Counter Antacids Dangerous?

Antacids can be good for providing short-term relief, but long-term use can cover up more serious medical conditions. If you’ve…

What Toll Is the Sun Taking on Your Eyes?

How can you protect your sight from sun damage? Our eyes play a powerful role in bringing the world around…

10 Tips for Your Best Race-Day Running Experience

Seth Gamradt, MD, an orthopedic surgeon with Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in sports medicine, shares some key factors…

What You Need to Know About Vaginal Discharge

This bodily fluid is perfectly normal, but there may be signs that you need to see your doctor. Find out…

Your Body at 40

From hot flashes to reading glasses, here’s what you need to know to stay strong and healthy in your 40s.…

5 Questions to Ask at Your Next Physical

The right question can reveal a lot about your health. Your annual checkup is more important than you may think.…

Is It a Seasonal Allergy or a Cold?

If you’ve got the sniffles, here’s how to figure out what’s causing your ailments. Just when you think cold and…

Illnesses You Can Pick Up at the Beach

You know to watch out for stingrays and sharks, but do you know about the bacteria and viruses you might…

Is There Any Kind of Tan That’s Safe?

Whether you tan indoors or outdoors, you increase your risk for skin cancer. Sun-kissed. Bronzed. Healthy glow. We’ve come up…

Should I Go Gluten-Free?

Going gluten-free may seem like a trendy diet option, but for some people, it’s a medical necessity. Chances are your…

Cold Sores vs. Canker Sores: What’s the Difference?

These two mouth irritants aren’t the same thing. Find out how to tell which one you might have and, better…

Young Cancer Patient Holds On to Optimism

Angela K. Thomas turned to her faith, her family and the experts at Keck Medicine of USC to move beyond…