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How Can I Weigh Advice From My Doctor Against Advice From My Family? 

Medical care is not one-size-fits-all. A medical oncologist explains how to choose the best treatment for you.  Being diagnosed with…

5 Tips to Prepare for Your First Telehealth Visit

As more doctors’ offices move toward telehealth for appointments that can be held remotely, patients should know how to prepare…

Common Questions About the Common Cold

The average adult can have two to three colds per year, but is there anything you can do to make…

Meet Nada Elbuluk, MD

Dr. Elbuluk is a dermatologist with Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in skin of color and pigmentary disorders. She…

Meet Frank Attenello, MD

Dr. Attenello is a neurosurgeon with the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of Keck Medicine of USC, who specializes…

5 Easy Ways to Make the Holiday Season Healthier

From keeping leftovers safe to managing holiday stress, these tips can help make the holiday season a little merrier. The…

Pregnancy and Coronavirus: 5 Facts You Need To Know

If you’re pregnant and have concerns about the impact of COVID-19 on you and your baby, you’re not alone. Our…

What Is a Normal Body Temperature?

It’s 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit, right? Not necessarily, and here’s why that matters. If you’ve ever taken your temperature only to…

6 Things to Know About Lung Cancer

Whether you’re a current or former smoker — or if you’ve never smoked at all — here are essential lung…

5 Ways to Protect Yourself From the Flu and Other Respiratory Illnesses

It’s more important than ever to take steps to reduce your risk for respiratory illnesses like the flu, colds and…

6 Possible Reasons Why You Have Swollen Feet, Ankles or Legs

Occasional swelling of your lower extremities can be caused by everything from salty food to standing too long. Here’s how…

How Long Does the Flu Last and Other Flu FAQs

Find out the truth about some common myths and misconceptions about influenza. If you feel like you’re coming down with…