Search









What Is Neuropsychological Testing?

How does a neuropsychologist help diagnose cognitive issues and mental health conditions? One of our Keck Medicine of USC providers…

How to Manage Stress for Better Health

Stress is a fact of life, but its impact on our lives can be debilitating and even harmful. Here are…

5 Ways a Lack of Sleep Can Become a Nightmare for Your Health

Not getting enough shut-eye can do more than make you cranky. You know what it’s like when you haven’t had…

4 Doctor-Approved New Year’s Resolutions

Have you ever wondered what a medical professional would recommend as a New Year’s resolution? When the clock strikes midnight…

Panic Attack vs. Anxiety: How to Tell the Difference

Not all anxiety is the same. This checklist can help you determine what’s happening, before you talk to your doctor.…

5 Reasons Why You Might Have the Chills

Are chills serious? Shivering and goose bumps can accompany a wide range of conditions, from a too-cold environment to cancer.…

5 Tips for Living Well with Chronic Pain, According to an Expert

A staggering number of Americans live with chronic pain. But that doesn’t mean it has to control your life. Chronic…

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 epidemic, according to…

What’s the Difference Between a Medical Doctor and a Nurse Practitioner?

So, you made a doctor’s appointment — but you ended up seeing a nurse practitioner. What’s the difference between the…

5 Very Real Dangers of Binge Eating

Occasionally overeating will leave you with a bellyache. But if you do it regularly, you risk more serious consequences. Who…

What’s the Connection Between Insomnia and Back and Neck Pain?

Christopher Ornelas, MD, a physiatrist who specializes in spinal disorders at Keck Medicine of USC, shares tips on how to…

Meet Maria T. Ochoa, MD

Dr. Ochoa is a dermatologist at Keck Medicine of USC, who specializes in infectious diseases of the skin, as well…