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Meet Thomas C. Chen, MD, PhD

Dr. Chen is a neurosurgeon with Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in spine cancer. He treats patients at Keck…

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 with 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 with Keck Medicine of USC, reveal the best sleep…

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

Christopher Ornelas, MD, a physiatrist with Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in spinal disorders, 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…

Can Prediabetes Go Away?

Being diagnosed with prediabetes doesn’t mean you will develop diabetes. Your doctor can help you come up with an effective…

Meet John M. Ringman, MD

Dr. Ringman is a neurologist with Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in cognitive and behavioral problems due to neurological…

Thyroid Problems: Fluctuating Weight, Hair Loss and More

A small, butterfly-shaped gland tucked right underneath your Adam’s apple can have a huge impact on your health. The thyroid…

10 Preparation Tips for Running a Marathon

With marathon season just around the corner, it’s a good idea to review some basic training tips that can benefit…

The Pros and Cons of Taking Zinc for a Cold

When you’re miserable and sniffling and sneezing, you may be ready to try anything — anything — to make it…

Meet Steven L. Giannotta, MD

Dr. Giannotta is a renowned neurosurgeon with Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in cerebrovascular diseases of the brain and…