Keck Medicine of USC has implemented a set of protocols, known as Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (or ERAS), to help…
A Keck Medicine of USC study found that a fast-food diet can contribute to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. You may…
Michelle Smith, RD, CSOWM, and Rachel Keller, MS, RD, registered dietitians for the bariatric surgery program at Keck Medicine of…
The effects of stress on the body can range from temporary nuisances to long-term negative consequences. Learn what to be…
From keeping leftovers safe to managing holiday stress, these tips can help make the holiday season a little merrier. The…
It’s 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit, right? Not necessarily, and here’s why that matters. If you’ve ever taken your temperature only to…
Occasional swelling of your lower extremities can be caused by everything from salty food to standing too long. Here’s how…
Is your stomach pain from food poisoning or the stomach flu? It can be hard to tell, since both conditions…
Seth Gamradt, MD, an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine at Keck Medicine of USC, shares some key factors…
Upping your vitamin D intake has been shown to help with symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. Vitamin D helps the body…
Occasionally overeating will leave you with a bellyache. But if you do it regularly, you risk more serious consequences. Who…
