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Meet the Staff: Jenny Huynh, Mammography Technologist

Jenny Huynh envisioned a health care career as a child in Vietnam, where medical resources were often scarce. Today, as…

How Dangerous Is Secondhand Smoke?

Passive smoking can be more damaging to your health than you might think. Considering the clear risks associated with smoking,…

Do Candy, Cake and Other Sweets Cause Cancer?

You may already know that consuming too much sugar is not recommended and offers little in the way of nutritional…

What Are the Different Types of Skin Cancer?

You may be familiar with melanoma as a type of skin cancer, but what other types of skin cancer are…

Myth or Fact: Only Women Get Breast Cancer

If you guessed myth, you’re correct. Like women, men have breast tissue and, therefore, are also at risk for breast…

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…

Treating Epilepsy With Targeted Surgery

Patients at the USC Comprehensive Epilepsy Center receive the highest level of care, backed by innovative research. On an ordinary…

5 Questions to Ask at Your next Physical

The right question can reveal a lot about your health. Your annual checkup is more important than you may think.…

Young Cancer Patient Holds On to Optimism

Angela K. Thomas turned to her faith, her family and the experts at Keck Medicine of USC to move beyond…

What You Need to Know About 3D Mammograms

3D mammography is the latest innovation in breast cancer screening technology, but how is it different from traditional 2D screening?…

Meet Jason Ye, MD

Dr. Ye is a radiation oncologist at Keck Medicine of USC, who specializes in a wide array of advanced radiation…

5 Helpful Mammogram Facts Everyone Should Know

Misinformation surrounding mammograms can lead to anxiety. Get the facts about this important part of preventive care. It’s not uncommon…