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Do You Need to See an Endocrinologist Before Starting a Weight Loss Drug?

Losing weight can be difficult. Seeing a specialist can help determine if weight loss drugs are right for you. It…

4 Hidden Risks for Lung Cancer

Most people associate lung cancer with smoking, but the fact that you don’t smoke doesn’t mean you’re not at risk…

How These 4 Skin Conditions Impact People of Color

When it comes to ethnic skin, there are unique issues to consider. As anyone with combination skin can tell you,…

Meet Jason Ye, MD

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

What You Need to Know About 3D Mammograms

3D mammography is the latest innovation in breast cancer screening technology, but how is it different from traditional 2D screening?…

Common Ice Sports Injuries and How to Prevent Them

Learn how to protect yourself and your children from injury while enjoying these winter sports. Ice skating can be fun…

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…

5 Reasons Why You Might Have the Chills

Are chills serious? Shivering and goose bumps can accompany a wide range of conditions, from a too-cold environment to cancer.…

Which Colon Cancer Screening Is Right for Me?

There are four different ways to be screened for colon cancer. Read on to find out which test might be…

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…

4 Doctor-Approved New Year’s Resolutions

Have you ever wondered what a medical professional would recommend as a New Year’s resolution? When the clock strikes midnight…

5 Ways Your Commute Affects Your Health

Your morning drive might not be healthful, but you can take steps to counteract its effects. Even if you wake…