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Health and Wellness | September 24, 2024
Health Insurance Options After Age 26
If you're on your parents' health plan, coverage usually ends at 26, so you'll need your own plan. Explore HMOs, PPOs and other options.
Health and Wellness | September 13, 2024
7 Tips to Stay Healthy During Respiratory Season
Get the flu shot early. Stay home if you're sick. Stock up on essentials. Follow our tips to help you get through the cold and flu season.
Health and Wellness | September 11, 2024
How to Keep the Flu Away
The best way to protect yourself and others from the flu is to get a flu shot. Anyone over 6 months old should get one, with few exceptions.
Health and Wellness | September 6, 2024
Why Are Sports Physicals So Important?
Through sports physicals, doctors can gauge an athlete's body maturity, measure fitness, detect existing injuries and determine the likelihood of future injury.
Health and Wellness | August 12, 2024
10 Back-to-School Health and Safety Tips
Prepare your child for a healthy new school year. Go over safety rules, what to do in an emergency, schedule a well-child visit and more.
Health and Wellness | August 12, 2024
Can a Urinary Tract Infection Go Away on Its Own?
Most urinary tract infections or UTIs require antibiotics, making symptom recognition vital. Learn treatments and prevention tips.
Health and Wellness | August 1, 2024
Do I Need a TB Test? What Happens If I Test Positive for TB?
A positive TB test does not necessarily mean you have tuberculosis. More testing is needed to see if it's latent or active TB. Learn more.
Health and Wellness | July 23, 2024
What Should Parents Know About the HPV Vaccine?
HPV or the human papillomavirus is the most commonly sexually transmitted infection in the US. Scripps experts discuss the importance of the HPV vaccine.
Health and Wellness | July 17, 2024
Can Stress Cause Rashes?
Skin rashes are common stress symptoms. They often affect people with skin conditions or allergies. Learn about home remedies and more.
Health and Wellness | July 16, 2024
How To Stay Cool in Hot Weather
Heat stroke and heat exhaustion can be harmful to your health. Lower your risks, recognize symptoms and know what to do if either happens to you.