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Do You Need a Total Shoulder Replacement?

The pain in your shoulder is constant, but therapy and other treatment options offer no relief. Is it time to…

The Pros and Cons of Antibiotics

When it comes to antibiotics, can too much of a good thing be harmful? Antibiotics are powerful drugs that help…

What Are Tonsil Stones?

Learn what you can do about that buildup of bacteria in your tonsils. Think of your tonsils as glandular traps.…

What You Need to Know About Vaginal Discharge

This bodily fluid is perfectly normal, but there may be signs that you need to see your doctor. Find out…

What Are the Signs You’re Too Sick to Go to Work or School?

Should you power it out and head to work or school or stay under the covers all day? Here are…

What Are Kegel Exercises, and Should You Do Them?

Find out how these pelvic floor exercises can help you. You may have heard of Kegels — pregnant women are…

What Is a Cataract?

It may come as a surprise to many that among all of the blinding conditions that exist, cataracts are the…

What Women Need to Know About Urine Leaks

Uniquely female experiences, like pregnancy, childbirth and menopause, contribute to this very common problem. Few things are more uncomfortable than…

What Is Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy?

You may have heard about the healing properties of platelet-rich plasma, or PRP, therapy. Here’s what science currently says about…

5 Tips for Living Well with Chronic Pain, According to an Expert

A staggering number of Americans live with chronic pain. But that doesn’t mean it has to control your life. Chronic…

LGBTQ+ Health

Inclusive, Patient-centered Care Keck Medicine of USC is proud of the diversity of our staff, faculty, students, patients and families.…

10 Tips for Your Best Race-Day Running Experience

Seth Gamradt, MD, an orthopedic surgeon with Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in sports medicine, shares some key factors…