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Health and Wellness | February 7, 2025

Birth Plans: Labor Preferences for Delivering Your Baby

A pregnant woman contemplates creating a birth plan to document her wishes for labor and delivery.
Prepare your birth plan by following our tips. Specify who should be in the delivery room, pain management choices and other preferences.
Weight Management | February 6, 2025

What Are the Benefits of Bariatric Weight-Loss Surgery?

People with severe obesity and obesity-related issues, such as type 2 diabetes, are often candidates for bariatric weight-loss surgery.
Health and Wellness | February 6, 2025

What Are The Symptoms of a Heart Attack in Women?

A woman smiles wearing a sweater with hearts. She makes a heart symbol with her hands in front of her heart.
Learn how to recognize the subtle symptoms of heart attack in women with these tips from Poulina Uddin, MD, a cardiologist at the Scripps Women’s Heart Center.
Health and Wellness | February 4, 2025

New Technology: Pulsed Field Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation (video/podcast)

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AFib treatment includes medications and, if needed, pulsed energy ablation. A Scripps cardiologist explains this new treatment.
Health and Wellness | January 24, 2025

How to Protect Yourself from Wildfire Smoke

Protect yourself from wildfire smoke, which can be hazardous to your health.
Wildfire smoke is a serious health risk, causing breathing issues and harming the lungs and heart. Follow our tips to protect yourself.
Health and Wellness | January 16, 2025

High-Risk Pregnancies : What You Should Know (video/podcast)

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Experts explain how high-risk pregnancies develop and the roles perinatologists and genetic counselors play in ensuring safe deliveries.
Health and Wellness | January 15, 2025

Midwife or Doula: What's the Difference?

Expectant mothers have the option of having a midwife or doula to help with labor and delivery.
Expectant patients can choose midwives or doulas. Midwives provide care, while doulas focus on comfort. Learn more about their services.
Health and Wellness | January 10, 2025

How Is Epilepsy Diagnosed?

A physician and patient discuss test results for epilepsy.
Epilepsy is a brain disorder marked by seizures. Learn how it's diagnosed, including use of tests like EEGs and inpatient monitoring.
Health and Wellness | January 7, 2025

Treating Cancer with Immunotherapy (video/podcast)

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Immunotherapy precisely targets cancer cells with varying effectiveness, especially in melanoma. Learn the various forms of immunotherapy.
Health and Wellness | January 2, 2025

What is the Healthiest Fish to Eat?

Fish is a heart-healthy food, rich in omega-3s that are good for heart, brain and gut health. Avoid fried fish and high-mercury options.