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Everyday Health
March 2, 2026
What Is Palliative Care?
A physician explains how palliative care helps patients at Keck Medicine of USC. Monica Zell, MD, a palliat...
December 22, 2025
Do You Need to Worry About Thyroid Nodules?
Thyroid nodules are very common. An otolaryngologist explains when to be concerned. Your thyroid is a small, butt...
Everyday Health
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What Is Palliative Care?
A physician explains how palliative care helps patients at Keck Medicine of USC. Monica Zell, MD, a palliat...
December 22, 2025
Do You Need to Worry About Thyroid Nodules?
Thyroid nodules are very common. An otolaryngologist explains when to be concerned. Your thyroid is a small, butt...
December 12, 2025
How Does Viral Hepatitis Spread?
A Keck Medicine of USC expert explains the different types of viral hepatitis and how they can be prevented. Hepa...
November 18, 2025
How Can I Weigh Advice From My Doctor Against Advice From My Family?
Medical care is not one-size-fits-all. A medical oncologist explains how to choose the best treatment for you. ...
November 18, 2025
How Can I Politely Question My Doctor’s Advice?
An oncologist explains the best way to approach your doctor with concerns and questions. Minh Dang Nguyen, MD...
November 3, 2025
Is Taking Too Many Over-the-Counter Antacids Dangerous?
Antacids can be good for providing short-term relief, but long-term use can cover up more serious medical conditi...
October 16, 2025
Why Do Children Get Ear Infections More Than Adults?
A Keck Medicine of USC ear, nose and throat expert explains why middle ear infections tend to develop more in chi...
October 9, 2025
Screening for Depression and Suicide Risk Should Be Routine
Experts explain why health systems like Keck Medicine of USC are uniquely positioned to identify depression risk ...
October 9, 2025
What to Know About Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer
If you or a family member has had breast cancer, you could qualify for genetic testing. Here’s what to know. ...
September 29, 2025
Can Medical Conditions Elevate Suicide Risk?
Keck Medicine of USC mental health clinical leaders discuss risk-management strategies. In recognition of Suicide...
September 18, 2025
Preventing Suicide with Compassion: Keck Medicine’s System-Wide Approach
Psychiatrist Dr. Steven Siegel discusses how the Keck Medicine community addresses suicide prevention. In recogni...
September 15, 2025
What to Do for Back Pain
Can you relieve your back pain without surgery? Back pain is among the most common ailments affecting Americans. ...
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Food and Nutrition
October 27, 2025
Does Vitamin D Help with Autoimmune Diseases?
A Keck Medicine of USC rheumatologist discusses whether vitamin D supplementation can benefit patients with autoi...
September 23, 2025
Can Certain Foods Help Prevent Stomach Cancer?
A Keck Medicine of USC expert discusses what to know about stomach cancer, diet and more. Can what you eat help y...
Food and Nutrition
See all Food and Nutrition articlesOctober 27, 2025
Does Vitamin D Help with Autoimmune Diseases?
A Keck Medicine of USC rheumatologist discusses whether vitamin D supplementation can benefit patients with autoi...
September 23, 2025
Can Certain Foods Help Prevent Stomach Cancer?
A Keck Medicine of USC expert discusses what to know about stomach cancer, diet and more. Can what you eat help y...
August 29, 2025
How to Stop Diarrhea
Sarah Charton, MBA, RD, a dietitian with Keck Medicine of USC, explains how to get rid of diarrhea. Diarrhea can ...
July 22, 2025
What Causes Constipation? A Dietitian Answers.
Sarah Charton, MBA, RD, a dietitian with Keck Medicine of USC, explains what causes constipation and how to relie...
February 19, 2025
Is Magnesium Good for Your Heart? A Dietitian Answers.
Can magnesium help your heart? A Keck Medicine of USC dietitian says it can — and it’s in more foods than you...
February 13, 2025
Is Dark Chocolate Good for You? A Dietitian Answers.
Is dark chocolate good for your heart? A Keck Medicine of USC dietitian says it can be — but in moderation. Cho...
February 12, 2025
Is Red Wine Good for Your Heart?
Compounds in red wine have proven heart health benefits. But the costs of drinking too much can quickly outweigh ...
February 12, 2025
Are Energy Drinks Bad for Your Heart? A Dietitian Answers.
Are energy drinks bad for you? A Keck Medicine of USC dietitian advises. Is America facing an energy crisis? Judg...
February 10, 2025
Intermittent Fasting and Heart Health
Experts say losing weight is beneficial for heart health, but there is little research on the long-term impact of...
November 26, 2024
5 Tips for Eating Healthy During the Holidays
A Keck Medicine of USC dietitian explains how to eat healthy during the holidays. Parties, seasonal foods and fam...
March 11, 2024
Fad Diets: Do They Work?
Does a weight loss diet promising quick results sound too good to be true? Here’s what to know about a fad diet...
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...
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Meet Our Team
April 2, 2026
Meet Mark Sturdevant, MD
Dr. Sturdevant is a transplant surgeon with the USC Transplant Institute, part of Keck Medicine of USC. He specia...
April 2, 2026
Meet Tatsuhiro Fujii, MD
Dr. Fujii is a neurosurgeon with Keck Medicine of USC who treats a wide range of brain and spine conditions, incl...
Meet Our Team
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Meet Mark Sturdevant, MD
Dr. Sturdevant is a transplant surgeon with the USC Transplant Institute, part of Keck Medicine of USC. He specia...
April 2, 2026
Meet Tatsuhiro Fujii, MD
Dr. Fujii is a neurosurgeon with Keck Medicine of USC who treats a wide range of brain and spine conditions, incl...
April 2, 2026
Meet Sarah Sheibani, MD
Dr. Sheibani is a gastroenterologist with Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in inflammatory bowel diseases. Sh...
March 17, 2026
Meet Cynthia Cherfane, MD
Dr. Cherfane is an internal medicine provider with Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in treating gastroint...
March 2, 2026
Meet Florence-Damilola Odufalu, MD
Dr. Odufalu is a gastroenterologist with Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in diagnosing and treating inflamma...
March 2, 2026
Meet Saro Khemichian, MD
Dr. Khemichian is a transplant hepatologist at Keck Medicine of USC who cares for patients across the full spectr...
February 9, 2026
Meet Serge Kobsa, MD, PhD
Dr. Kobsa is a cardiac surgeon with Keck Medicine of USC and associate director of the USC George and Meryl Young...
February 2, 2026
Meet Ivan Ho, MD
Dr. Ho is a cardiac electrophysiologist with Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in diagnosing and treating hear...
January 12, 2026
Meet Sarah Kim, PA-C
Sarah Kim is a physician assistant with Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in treating thoracic surgery patient...
January 12, 2026
Meet Bing Zhang, MD
Dr. Zhang is a gastroenterologist with Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in treating inflammatory bowel diseas...
December 1, 2025
Meet Lilyana Amezcua, MD
Dr. Amezcua is a neurologist specializing in multiple sclerosis care at Keck Medicine of USC. She treats patient...
December 1, 2025
Meet Michael Safaee, MD
Dr. Safaee is a neurosurgeon specializing in treating spinal disorders at Keck Medicine of USC. He treats patien...
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Cancer
March 31, 2026
Why a Clinical Trial May Be a Sarcoma Patient’s Best Option — Not Their Last
A Keck Medicine of USC medical oncologist explains why clinical trials are valuable opportunities for many sarcom...
February 23, 2026
Should I Be Worried if My Doctor Suggests We “Wait and Watch” My Cancer?
An oncologist explains why doctors sometimes recommend a “watch and wait” approach. Minh Dang Nguy...
Cancer
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Why a Clinical Trial May Be a Sarcoma Patient’s Best Option — Not Their Last
A Keck Medicine of USC medical oncologist explains why clinical trials are valuable opportunities for many sarcom...
February 23, 2026
Should I Be Worried if My Doctor Suggests We “Wait and Watch” My Cancer?
An oncologist explains why doctors sometimes recommend a “watch and wait” approach. Minh Dang Nguy...
February 9, 2026
Can Marijuana Cause Lung Cancer?
Marijuana use is legal, but that doesn’t mean it’s without health risks. As more states legalize marijuana, m...
January 12, 2026
Meet Sarah Kim, PA-C
Sarah Kim is a physician assistant with Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in treating thoracic surgery patient...
December 22, 2025
Do You Need to Worry About Thyroid Nodules?
Thyroid nodules are very common. An otolaryngologist explains when to be concerned. Your thyroid is a small, butt...
November 6, 2025
Can Prostate Cancer Treatment Affect Sex Health?
A men’s health urologist and surgical subspecialist with Keck Medicine of USC discusses the potential sexual si...
October 9, 2025
What to Know About Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer
If you or a family member has had breast cancer, you could qualify for genetic testing. Here’s what to know. ...
October 8, 2025
Meet Danielle Sterrenberg, MD
Dr. Sterrenberg is a board-certified medical oncologist and hematologist with Keck Medicine of USC. Her clinical ...
October 6, 2025
Meet Cynthia Tsay, PA-C
Cynthia Tsay, PA-C, is a physician assistant with Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in caring for patients und...
October 1, 2025
How Do Doctors Help Patients Manage Cancer Treatment Expectations?
A breast cancer surgeon explains how doctors help patients learn what to expect from treatment. Amanda M. Woodwor...
October 1, 2025
Meet Fumito Ito, MD, PhD
Dr. Ito is a surgical oncologist with Keck Medicine of USC specialized in treating skin and breast cancer. He app...
September 23, 2025
Can Certain Foods Help Prevent Stomach Cancer?
A Keck Medicine of USC expert discusses what to know about stomach cancer, diet and more. Can what you eat help y...
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