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Health and Wellness | February 13, 2025

Vision Health: What Is Age-Related Macular Degeneration?

Eye chart and eye glasses.
Age-related macular degeneration is a common vision loss condition that affects older adults. Treatment can slow vison loss.
Health and Wellness | February 10, 2025

Can People Get Sick from Bird Flu?

Bird flu can cause illness in some animals but rarely in humans.
Stay informed about the bird flu outbreak. The CDC reports low human risk but advises vigilance. Learn what to do if infected.
Health and Wellness | February 7, 2025

What Are Some Home Remedies for Bruises?

Bruises usually heal in a short time. Learn what causes bruising, why home remedies work and when to seek medical help.
Health and Wellness | February 7, 2025

What Is Norovirus? What Are Causes and Symptoms?

A tired looking woman with norovirus symptoms sits at home.
Norovirus causes vomiting and diarrhea and other symptoms and is highly contagious. Some people are at higher risk for complications.
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.
Scripps in the News | February 6, 2025

CBS 8 News Explores National Girls and Women in Sports Day

Dr. Laika Nur Scripps Clinic Sports Medicine physician smiling with a basketball court in the background.
National Girls and Women in Sports Day is Feb. 5 and CBS 8 News interviewed Laika Nur, MD, about the many health benefits of sports participation.
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)

Thumbnail for video/podcast featuring Dr. Gibson discussing AFib
AFib treatment includes medications and, if needed, pulsed energy ablation. A Scripps cardiologist explains this new treatment.
Health and Wellness | February 3, 2025

Can Hemorrhoids Go Away on Their Own?

A seat with a cactus illustrates what it feels like to sit down with hemorrhoids.
Hemorrhoids may clear up on their own or with simple treatments, like medicated creams. Learn the signs of when to seek medical help.
Scripps in the News | January 31, 2025

Scripps Clinic Expert Discusses the Health Risks of Alcohol

Jennifer Au, MD, offers insights on alcohol's health risks for KPBS Radio. Learn how amounts depend on your unique circumstances.