USC/The California Endowment Health Journalism Fellowship • 4th March 2020

In South L.A., Food Deserts Impact Health of HIV/AIDS Patients

Residents living in South Los Angeles neighborhoods are grappling with an outsize presence of fast-food outlets, making access to healthy foods particularly challenging for some who need it most: HIV/AIDS patients.

JustBreastImplants • 26th July 2019

Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL)

Breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) is a rare lymphoma that seems to develop mostly in women with Allergan Biocell textured implants and textured tissue expanders. If you or someone you know have these implant types, here's what you need to know.

JustBreastImplants • 16th July 2019

Do I Need a Breast Lift? 3 Signs That Say You Do

Just because your breasts have gravitated downward doesn't mean you need a breast lift, or does it? Check out these 3 tell-tale signs that say it's time to give your breasts a boost.

JustBreastImplants • 9th April 2019

Breast Implant Illness: Cause, Symptoms & What You Should Know

The vast majority of women with breast implants have no adverse reactions, but growing evidence suggests a small number of patients may have biological responses to the implant materials. Here's what you should know.

USC/The California Endowment Health Journalism Fellowship • 2nd May 2018

"You Must Be Cursed!": A Look at the Changing Perspective of HIV/AIDS in Black Churches

When the words "HIV/AIDS" began to blow through Black churches in South Los Angeles in the '80s, the door was closed to keep out the draft. But when some doors were closed, others were open, breaking barriers in how the church dealt with the matter. Here are the stories of pastors--one living with AIDS--who took the subject of AIDS head-on.

USC/The California Endowment Health Journalism Fellowship • 2nd May 2018

From Tragedy to Triumph: How Activism is Turning Around the Lives of Those Living With HIV/AIDS

Living with HIV or AIDS can be an unyielding source of stress that is not easily handled alone. It takes support, activism and a strong determination to not only survive, but thrive with a disease that takes a heavy mental, physical and emotional toll. Here are three stories of tragedy that turned into triumph.

7th February 2018

6 Pre-Workout Foods for the Fatigued Gym Rat

Your workouts aren't consistent. It's like they're getting the best of you, not the other way around. Here are some pre-workout foods that can help you go the distance.

6th January 2018

Looking to Recover Faster After an Injury? Try These 6 Vitamins & Minerals

You've injured yourself and are in need of recovery. Here are six vital vitamins and minerals that can get you feeling well faster.

14th December 2017

Is Stress Affecting Your Vision?

You're at work and the duties continue to pile on. All of a sudden your vision becomes blurry. Could it be due to stress?

6th December 2017

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is so common that all men aged 50 and over will experience it. Here's what to look for.

22nd December 2016

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Treatments

If you're over 50 and are struggling to urinate, you could have BPH. Here's a look at the treatments available to you.

23rd September 2016

What is the Urinary System?

The urinary system--consisting of the kidneys, bladder, ureters and urethra--is vital for removing waste from the body. Here's how it actually works.