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Is Colon Cleansing Dangerous?

It’s considered a natural way to detoxify the body, but does colon cleansing do more harm than good? 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…

Do You Need a Total Shoulder Replacement?

The pain in your shoulder is constant, but therapy and other treatment options offer no relief. Is it time to…

Meet Christine Hsieh, MD

Dr. Hsieh is a colorectal surgeon at Keck Medicine of USC, who specializes in minimally invasive surgery as well as…

10 Signs Your Back Pain Could Be a Kidney Stone

One of the symptoms of a kidney stone is back pain. But, how can you tell if it’s a kidney…

5 Easy-to-miss Signs of Diabetes

This common condition can sneak up on you — here’s what to look for, so you can see it coming.…

Can Brain Games Improve Your Memory?

Brain games may seem like a tool to boost your memory, but do they really help? As we grow older,…

Are You Eating Too Much Fish?

Eating fish, as part of a balanced diet, offers several nutritional benefits. But, how do the mercury levels in fish…

What Is a Pelvic Floor Disorder?

It’s a medical condition that millions of American women have, but people rarely talk about. You may not be familiar…

10 Things You Can Do to Prepare for an Extended Hospital Stay

Heading to the hospital can be a stressful time, but there are ways to plan for your stay so that…

Why Do Lonely People Die Younger?

It’s a scientific fact that points to a definite mind-body connection. Loneliness has become a public health epidemic, according to…