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When Should You See a Doctor About Joint Pain?

Your knee has been feeling funny for several days, but you’re not sure if you need to make an appointment…

When Should You See a Doctor About Your Headache?

It’s been days and what you thought was a regular tension headache hasn’t gone away. Is it time to go…

Is Your Blood Pressure Accurate?

Learn small hacks to make sure you’re getting the right readings. Over time, your blood pressure readings can tell you a…

Is It Dangerous To Hold in Your Urine?

There’s not a restroom in sight — and you have to go. Is it dangerous to hold it in for…

Meet Anthony W. Kim, MD

Dr. Kim is a thoracic surgeon at Keck Medicine of USC, who specializes in thoracic oncology, with a focus on…

Position Yourself for Sound Sleep With Back Pain

Raymond Jonathan Hah, MD, and Christopher C. Ornelas, MD, orthopedic surgeons at Keck Medicine of USC, reveal the best sleep…

What’s the Connection Between Insomnia and Back and Neck Pain?

Christopher Ornelas, MD, a physiatrist who specializes in spinal disorders at Keck Medicine of USC, shares tips on how to…

Everything You Need to Know About Blood Pressure

What does it mean to have a high or low blood pressure? How does your blood pressure impact your overall…

What Happens to Your Body, When You Take a Puff of a Cigarette?

You may already be familiar with the dangers of smoking, but can one cigarette have an impact on your health?…

Do You Need Sunscreen if You Are Indoors All Day?

You’re sitting at home and enjoying your favorite show, with no intention of going outside. Do you still need to…

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…

Can Cotton Swabs Cause Permanent Ear Damage?

Reaching for a cotton swab whenever your ears feel stuffed or clogged may cause more harm than good. Like an…