Why some heavy drinkers get liver disease, others don’t
Many people enjoy alcohol regularly, but not everyone who drinks a lot ends up with serious liver problems.
A new study from Keck Medicine of...
This blood pressure range may help older people live longer
Many people know that keeping blood pressure in a healthy range is important, especially as we get older. But what does that really mean,...
‘Magic mushroom’ compounds may treat concussions, traumatic brain injuries
Every year, around 69 million people suffer from concussions or other traumatic brain injuries. These injuries often happen due to sports accidents, car crashes,...
Your body’s defense system—not the cold virus—may decide how sick you get
A new study has found that when we catch a cold, it's not just the virus that matters—it's how our body responds to it....
New treatment may replace surgery for some breast cancer patients
For many women with early breast cancer, surgery such as mastectomy or lumpectomy can be life-saving.
However, it can also be life-changing in ways that...
Can your diet help prevent stomach cancer?
Can the foods you eat really help prevent stomach cancer? According to Dr. Sharon Shiraga, a surgeon who treats stomach diseases at Keck Medicine...
Just two days of oatmeal can reduce cholesterol level
A short-term diet centered around oats may be more powerful than expected when it comes to lowering cholesterol.
A recent study from the University of...
Surgery beats drugs for type 2 diabetes and weight loss
A new study shows that for adults with type 2 diabetes, surgery is more effective than medication and lifestyle changes for reducing blood sugar...
Shingles vaccine may slow aging in older people, study finds
Getting vaccinated against shingles may do more than just protect older adults from a painful skin condition. A new study from the USC Leonard...
Iron supplement could help fight a dangerous muscle disease
A recent study from Kumamoto University in Japan has found that iron supplements could help reduce muscle damage and improve muscle strength in a...