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Executive Recruits Own Lifesaving Surgeon

A stroke caused by a rare heart condition prompted Eric Alcorn, a former health care executive, to seek care from…

Is There Any Kind of Tan That’s Safe?

Whether you tan indoors or outdoors, you increase your risk for skin cancer. Sun-kissed. Bronzed. Healthy glow. We’ve come up…

Hallmark Actor Back in Action After Kidney Cancer

With the help of Keck Medicine of USC and Inderbir S. Gill, MD, actor and television host Cameron Mathison refuses…

Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About Kidney Stones

You’ve probably heard that passing a kidney stone can be very painful, but you might not know exactly what they…

The Ability to Blink: How Oculoplastics Saved a Burn Victim’s Eyelids

When Joe Cruz had a car accident in Northern California, burn marks left his face so devastated that he lost…

How Dangerous Is Secondhand Smoke?

Passive smoking can be more damaging to your health than you might think. Considering the clear risks associated with smoking,…

How These 4 Skin Conditions Impact People of Color

When it comes to ethnic skin, there are unique issues to consider. As anyone with combination skin can tell you,…

Heart Disease Is the Biggest Threat to Women's Health. Many Don’t Even Know

Less than half of American women know the biggest threat to their health is heart disease. Learn more about it…

Is There Relief for Sciatica?

Do you feel a sharp, knifelike pain radiating down your leg or an ache in your lower back? It may…

Panic Attack vs. Anxiety: How to Tell the Difference

Not all anxiety is the same. This checklist can help you determine what’s happening, before you talk to your doctor.…

A Racing Pulse: How Fast Is Too Fast?

If your heart is beating so fast it feels like it’s about to burst, you could have a serious condition…

Which Colon Cancer Screening Is Right for Me?

There are four different ways to be screened for colon cancer. Read on to find out which test might be…