Keck Medicine of USC Blog | Primary Care
September 24, 2019
Is It the Stomach Flu or Food Poisoning?
Is your stomach pain from food poisoning or the stomach flu? It can be hard to tell, since both conditions share ...
July 31, 2019
Illnesses You Can Pick Up at the Beach
You know to watch out for stingrays and sharks, but do you know about the bacteria and viruses you might encounte...
November 1, 2018
Why Do Lonely People Die Younger?
It’s a scientific fact that points to a definite mind-body connection. Loneliness has become a public health ep...
October 3, 2018
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 o...
March 21, 2017
Everything You Need to Know About Blood Pressure
What does it mean to have a high or low blood pressure? How does your blood pressure impact your overall health? ...
January 31, 2017
Thyroid Problems: Fluctuating Weight, Hair Loss and More
A small, butterfly-shaped gland tucked right underneath your Adam’s apple can have a huge impact on your health...
January 5, 2017
The Pros and Cons of Taking Zinc for a Cold
When you’re miserable and sniffling and sneezing, you may be ready to try anything — anything — to make it ...
January 28, 2016
In Your 30s? What Your Primary Care Doctor Is Looking For
If you are in your 30s, you may be settling in to your career. You may have started a family. With so many r...
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