April 7, 2009, is World Health Day, as designated by the World Health Organization (WHO). This year, the focus of the day is on the safety of health f...
Results tagged “General-Health”
A. Some recent studies, as well as a panel representing the American Medical Association, have noted that previous statements about the dangers of hi...
Several factors are fueling an increasing and alarming incidence of chronic kidney disease. Here, a USC expert explains what's causing the rise, as w...
The holidays are typically a season marked by overindulgence. Here, a USC dietician offers tips on eating your way through the next few months while ...
USC hosts its second annual conference on the shrinking gap between humans and machines.
by Terah DeJong
It's hard to imagine a group more divers...
More than 10 million Americans currently have osteoporosis and an additional 33.6 million have low bone density and are at increased risk of fracture...
The 2008-2009 flu season is fast approaching. Get the latest news on seasonal flu at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Web site, www.c...
USC Dentistry expert explains the importance of oral care and how the mouth offers insight to the health of your whole body.
September 15, 2008
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New studies show that breathing polluted air not only has an effect on the lungs, but can damage the heart as well, especially in people with existin...
USC professor's studies show how rudeness in the workplace can hurt creativity and confidence.
August 25, 2008
by Evelyn Jacobson
A USC Marshall ...
August is Cataract Awareness Month. Visit the National Eye Institute's cataract Web page at www.nei.nih.gov/health/cataract to learn more about this ...
After age 40, recall ability decreases, says Vincent Fortanasce, M.D., clinical professor of neurology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC and auth...
Recent news that a new drug may be able to offer the benefits of exercise without actually working up a sweat is creating quite a buzz—and perhaps fo...
In a recent poll of USC Health Now readers, more than half of all respondents were unsure if they were up-to-date on their vaccines. Here, a USC expe...
A. Over time, chronic pain in the neck and back can lead to irreversible damage, including herniated and degenerative disks and degenerative joints, ...
A USC expert from the USC Davis School of Gerontology offers tips on preventing falls, a serious health concern for persons over 65.
July 21, 2008
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h3. Most people experience acid reflux, or heartburn, once in a while. However, if you experience it on a consistent basis, you may have gastroesophag...
If fireworks are part of your Fourth of July celebration, make sure a lesson in safety is part of your preparation. Check out the Web site of the Nati...
A: According to Peter Crookes, M.D., associate professor in the Department of Surgery at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, modern medicine can bring...
While the sun is a fundamental, life-fueling force, this standout star is also responsible for thousands of deaths annually due to skin cancer and hea...