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When Migraines Require Lifestyle Change

Some patients need holistic treatment for migraine headaches beyond clinical procedures and headache medication a...

March 22, 2024

Can You Learn to Avoid a Headache?

You can lessen the risk of tension headache, migraine and cluster headaches by following some best practices. Lau...

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April 5, 2024

When Migraines Require Lifestyle Change

Some patients need holistic treatment for migraine headaches beyond clinical procedures and headache medication a...

March 22, 2024

Can You Learn to Avoid a Headache?

You can lessen the risk of tension headache, migraine and cluster headaches by following some best practices. Lau...

May 22, 2023

What Is Neuropsychological Testing?

How does a neuropsychologist help diagnose cognitive issues and mental health conditions? One of our Keck Medicin...

December 22, 2022

What It Means When Your Heart Skips a Beat

Most heart palpitations are normal. Here are 5 reasons your heart might be skipping a beat. Your heart may pound ...

November 12, 2021

Why Do I Have So Much Earwax?

A buildup of earwax can not only be embarrassing but also can cause more health problems. Here’s how to deal wi...

May 4, 2021

4 Tips to Help You Add Meal Planning Into Your Cooking Routine

Michelle Smith, RD, CSOWM, and Rachel Keller, MS, RD, registered dietitians for the bariatric surgery program at ...

April 27, 2021

What You Should Know About Skin Cancer

About 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer. Find out the facts about this common disease. Skin cancer is by ...

April 9, 2021

7 Reasons You Might Have Diarrhea

From viruses to lactose intolerance, there are a number of causes that might be behind this unpleasant symptom. M...

April 2, 2021

10 Things to Know About Sinusitis

The pain and pressure of a sinus infection is nothing to sneeze at. Here’s how to know if you have one and how ...

March 17, 2021

6 Things to Know about Pneumonia

From walking pneumonia to COVID-19 pneumonia, here are some key facts about this potentially serious condition. W...

February 25, 2021

7 Symptoms That Can Be Caused by Stress

The effects of stress on the body can range from temporary nuisances to long-term negative consequences. Learn wh...

February 24, 2021

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 the common cold ...

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Food and Nutrition

January 6, 2023

What to Eat After You’ve Been Diagnosed with Cancer

When you are diagnosed with cancer, knowing what foods to eat can help you deal with the disease and the side eff...

March 17, 2022

What Is a Plant-Based Diet? Facts and Myths You Should Know

Brittany Gurney, RD, a registered dietitian who specializes in clinical nutrition at Keck Medicine of USC, explai...

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January 6, 2023

What to Eat After You’ve Been Diagnosed with Cancer

When you are diagnosed with cancer, knowing what foods to eat can help you deal with the disease and the side eff...

March 17, 2022

What Is a Plant-Based Diet? Facts and Myths You Should Know

Brittany Gurney, RD, a registered dietitian who specializes in clinical nutrition at Keck Medicine of USC, explai...

May 4, 2021

4 Tips to Help You Add Meal Planning Into Your Cooking Routine

Michelle Smith, RD, CSOWM, and Rachel Keller, MS, RD, registered dietitians for the bariatric surgery program at ...

November 3, 2020

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 merr...

September 24, 2019

Should I Go Gluten-Free?

Going gluten-free may seem like a trendy diet option, but for some people, it’s a medical necessity. Chances ar...

January 10, 2019

This Science-Backed Diet Could Help Overhaul Your Health

What the DASH diet lacks in social media buzz, it more than makes up for with a research-based eating plan. Sure,...

November 29, 2018

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 f...

April 3, 2018

Can Vitamin D Help Relieve Your Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Upping your vitamin D intake has been shown to help with symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. Vitamin D helps the bo...

February 16, 2018

Can Caffeine Cause Irregular Heart Rhythms?

Research challenges age-old assumptions about caffeine. If you’re a coffee drinker, you may be concerned about ...

January 31, 2018

5 Very Real Dangers of Binge Eating

Occasionally overeating will leave you with a bellyache. But if you do it regularly, you risk more serious conseq...

January 31, 2018

This Is What Your Excessive or Foul-Smelling Gas Could Mean

If there is one subject few people discuss, passing gas just might be it. Don’t let your embarrassment keep you...

October 12, 2017

How Much Sugar Is Okay to Eat?

When it comes to heart health (and overall health) butter used to be the bad guy. Now all eyes are on sugar — a...

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Meet Our Team

May 14, 2024

Meet Sebastian Jara, MD, MPH

Dr. Jara is an otolaryngologist at Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in treating snoring and obstructive sleep...

November 30, 2023

Meet Laura Taylor, MD

Dr. Taylor is the medical director of the USC Gender-Affirming Care Program at Keck Medicine of USC, offering exp...

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May 14, 2024

Meet Sebastian Jara, MD, MPH

Dr. Jara is an otolaryngologist at Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in treating snoring and obstructive sleep...

November 30, 2023

Meet Laura Taylor, MD

Dr. Taylor is the medical director of the USC Gender-Affirming Care Program at Keck Medicine of USC, offering exp...

October 20, 2023

Meet Emily Siegel, MD

Dr. Siegel is a breast surgical oncologist at Keck Medicine of USC, who specializes in the care and surgical mana...

September 8, 2023

Meet Lindsay Hwang, MD

Dr. Hwang is a radiation oncologist at Keck Medicine of USC, who specializes in the treatment of benign and malig...

June 23, 2023

Meet Xenos Mason, MD

Dr. Mason is a neurologist at Keck Medicine of USC, who specializes in movement disorders and deep brain stimulat...

May 9, 2023

Meet David Tran, MD

Dr. Tran is a neuro-oncologist at Keck Medicine of USC, who specializes in the medical treatment of brain and spi...

May 5, 2022

Meet Minh Nguyen, MD

Dr. Nguyen is a medical oncologist at Keck Medicine of USC, who specializes in gastrointestinal and lung cancers,...

April 14, 2022

Meet Umair Ghani, MD

Dr. Ghani is a medical oncologist at Keck Medicine of USC, who specializes in treating a wide range of blood diso...

April 14, 2022

Meet Diana Hanna, MD

Dr. Hanna is a medical oncologist at Keck Medicine of USC, who specializes in gastrointestinal cancers and clinic...

April 14, 2022

Meet Greg R. Angstreich, MD

Dr. Angstreich is a medical oncologist and hematologist at Keck Medicine of USC, who specializes in the treatment...

January 8, 2022

Meet Sang-Hoon Ahn, MD

Dr. Ahn is a medical oncology specialist at Keck Medicine of USC. Here’s what you won’t find on his resume. H...

January 8, 2022

Meet Laura Shin, DPM, PhD

Dr. Shin is a podiatrist, foot and ankle reconstructive surgeon and wound care specialist at Keck Medic...

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May 14, 2024

Meet Sebastian Jara, MD, MPH

Dr. Jara is an otolaryngologist at Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in treating snoring and obstructive sleep...

April 5, 2024

When Migraines Require Lifestyle Change

Some patients need holistic treatment for migraine headaches beyond clinical procedures and headache medication a...

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