If you are in your 30s, you may be settling in to your career. You may have started a family. With so many responsibilities, how do you find time to maintain a healthy lifestyle? All it takes to make sure you’re on track is to schedule one day from your busy schedule to see your doctor […]
The 2016 presidential election campaigns are well underway as the latest candidates competing for the White House make daily appearances in the media, holding rallies and participating in debates. From the very first televised debate in 1960, it is clear that a candidate’s composure in front of the camera and interaction with their opponents are […]
Dr. Tam is a blood and marrow transplant and hematology oncology specialist with USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of Keck Medicine of USC. He originally aspired to be an engineer. “When I was younger, I wanted to be an engineer. I was fascinated by how things worked and loved problem solving. But as I […]
A Keck Medicine of USC neurosurgeon discusses survival rates of various types of brain tumors. “Being diagnosed with a brain tumor is an extremely life-changing experience,” says Aaron Cohen-Gadol, MD, a neurosurgeon with the USC Brain Tumor Center, part of Keck Medicine of USC. However, despite common misconceptions, many people do survive brain tumors and […]
Minutes after exchanging vows, Eli Newell experienced a life-threatening cardiac emergency. Eli Newell is a comedian, so it follows that when he tells people he passed out at his own wedding and left the reception in the back of an ambulance, many ask: “Is that a joke?” What took place on his wedding day in […]
Diagnosed three days before her 38th birthday, Lauren Yerkes is now committed to informing and supporting others. In December 2021, 37-year-old Seal Beach resident Lauren Yerkes found a lump in her breast. The chief merchandising officer at a Southern California apparel company, Lauren went to her gynecologist, who ordered a mammogram. The test didn’t show […]
After Annie Cheung’s third child born at USC Arcadia Hospital required time in the NICU, her gratitude for the hospital became even greater. The moment Annie Cheung and her husband James first saw USC Arcadia Hospital (USC-AH) nearly 10 years ago, they knew it was where they wanted their first child to be born — […]
Thanks to the USC Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program, Nancy Romero’s weight-loss journey helped her find a new passion: spin cycling. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Nancy Romero, 34, almost lost her diabetic father. The combined stress of her father’s medical situation, along with general pandemic stressors, caused her to turn to food for comfort. Before […]
Urological symptoms can be embarrassing. The director of USC Urology at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital shares his advice. Sensitive areas make for sensitive topics. When you experience urological problems or issues with your genitals, it can be hard to talk about them. Some people might avoid seeking health care and try to tough it out […]
A serious diagnosis can permanently alter your life. What are the best ways to handle treatment and cope long term? Two Keck Medicine of USC experts share their advice. H. Paco Kang, MD, orthopaedic oncologist and surgeon, USC Sarcoma Program Any cancer diagnosis is life-changing in a fundamental way, whether curable or not. The hardest […]