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Are Your Daily Headaches a Sign of Something More Serious?

Don’t fret just yet. The pounding pain in your head may be annoying, but it doesn’t necessarily indicate a bigger…

What You Need to Know about Heat-related Illness

The summer sun may be a welcome relief after cooler weather, but rising temperatures bring their own dangers. Find out…

5 Common Health Problems You Can Prevent

Take control of your health, with these tips on preventing common injuries and conditions. Many diseases strike without warning. Their…

Does Being a Night Owl Affect Your Health?

There are two types of people in this world: Early birds and night owls. When it comes to sleep habits,…

Meet William M. Lee, MD

Dr. Lee is a vascular surgeon at Keck Medicine of USC, who specializes in endovascular and open surgical treatments for…

4 Facial Treatments for Wrinkles, Fine Lines and Dark Spots

The fountain of youth may not exist, but facial treatments can lend a hand in keeping your skin refreshed. While…

Can Vitamin D Help Relieve Your Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Upping your vitamin D intake has been shown to help with symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. Vitamin D helps the body…

When Do You Need Sinus Surgery?

For some people, medications aren’t enough to clear up sinus infections. Here are some steps you can take if you’ve…

National Nurses Week: Meet Linda Dankwa, RN

Linda Dankwa is an award-winning critical care nurse at Keck Medicine of USC, who has more than three decades of…

What’s the Difference Between a Medical Doctor and a Nurse Practitioner?

So, you made a doctor’s appointment — but you ended up seeing a nurse practitioner. What’s the difference between the…

Rare Eye Cancer Cases Found in Two States Leave Physicians Perplexed

Several people in both Alabama and North Carolina have been diagnosed with a rare eye cancer known as ocular melanoma.…

The Pros and Cons of Antibiotics

When it comes to antibiotics, can too much of a good thing be harmful? Antibiotics are powerful drugs that help…