Urinating should be one of your body’s most natural functions, so you’re bound to be frustrated, when you can’t go. Read on to find out what may be causing the trouble. For most of your adult life, urinating can be straightforward and simple. You feel the need to go, you find a place to go […]
You may already be familiar with the dangers of smoking, but can one cigarette have an impact on your health? Smoking continues to be the primary cause of the majority of lung cancer cases, but can smoking just one cigarette have an adverse effect on your well-being? Yes, according to “How Tobacco Smoke Causes Disease,” a 704-page report […]
If you suddenly develop a new mole, is it cause for concern? Read on to find out. Nearly every person has a least one mole, and if you’re fairer-skinned, it’s common to have anywhere from 10 to 20. Although not all moles are normal — and some can turn into skin cancer — there is no […]
Finding blood in your urine can be a stressful experience. Here’s why it happens and what you should do. There are many different reasons why this happens, but it’s important not to panic. Finding blood in your urine does not automatically signal a life-threatening disease, but normally, healthy urine should not contain any detectable amounts […]
Cholesterol — a waxy substance that builds in the arteries — is not completely harmful, despite its reputation for being bad for you. In fact, some of it can even improve your health when consumed in the right amounts. The physicians at the USC Cardiac and Vascular Institute at Keck Medicine of USC can measure […]
You may be familiar with melanoma as a type of skin cancer, but what other types of skin cancer are there and what signs should you look out for? With more than 5.4 million people diagnosed in the United States each year, skin cancer is the most common cancer people get. According to the latest reports, each year […]
Christopher Ornelas, MD, a physiatrist who specializes in spinal disorders at Keck Medicine of USC, shares tips on how to relieve chronic back pain and get a good night’s sleep. If you have chronic back or neck pain and struggle with sleep, you might assume it’s the pain keeping you from sound slumber. Seems obvious, […]
How well do you remember what you did last week? Memory loss is not always a sign of aging. Learn about when you need to be concerned. Misplace your car keys? Forget someone’s name? Lapses in memory happen to all of us, but there are times when we wonder whether these slips are normal. Helena […]
John S. Oghalai, MD, chair of the USC Caruso Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at Keck Medicine of USC, explains the most important things you need to know about acoustic neuromas. Hearing loss can be a part of aging, but sometimes, it can be caused by a more serious issue like an […]
Have you felt pain or discomfort when wearing shoes? Do you see something unusual when you look at your feet? You could potentially have something called a bunion or even a hammertoe. Hammertoes are a very common foot problem. We turned to Eric Tan, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Keck Medicine of USC and associate professor […]