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Can You Cure IBS Permanently?

Identifying what provokes your irritable bowel syndrome symptoms can bring relief. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common problem affecting…

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…

Is Your Ramen Ruining Your Health?

Noodling over ramen is more than a bad fast-food habit — it’s a potential health hazard. Cheap, quick and easy…

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…

This Is What Your Excessive or Foul-Smelling Gas Could Mean

If there is one subject few people discuss, passing gas just might be it. Don’t let your embarrassment keep you…

5 Common Health Problems You Can Prevent

Take control of your health, with these tips on preventing common injuries and conditions. Many diseases strike without warning. Their…

10 Signs Your Back Pain Could Be a Kidney Stone

A Keck Medicine of USC urologist discusses ways you can tell if your backache is a sign of a kidney…

10 Tips for Your Best Race-Day Running Experience

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

Are Hiccups a Sign of Something Serious?

If your hiccups are chronic, they may be more than a temporary annoyance. Find out about the underlying medical conditions…

Is Stopping Hiatal Hernia Recurrence the Key to Curing GERD?

Hiatal hernias are a main cause of GERD. Keck Medicine of USC physicians are working on curing them for good.…

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…

How Long Does the Flu Last and Other Flu FAQs

Find out the truth about some common myths and misconceptions about influenza. If you feel like you’re coming down with…