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Health and Wellness | July 22, 2019

7 Tips for Playing It Safe on the Playground

A child smiles while in playground. Parents are encouraged to assure their child's playground is safe enough to play to avoid preventable injuries.
Pediatricians recommend many ways to ensure playground safety for your child. Tips include making sure the playground equipment is safe to play.
Scripps in the News | July 19, 2019

Novel Liver Cancer Clinical Trial to Begin at Scripps MD Anderson Cancer Center

Darren Sigal, MD, a GI oncologist at Scripps MD Anderson Cancer Center, discusses new liver cancer drug clinical trial on KUSI.
Health and Wellness | July 17, 2019

7 Tips for Senior Safety at Home

An elderly man uses handrails to walk down stairs with aid of cane.
Accidental falls are among the leading causes of injury among seniors. Follow our tips to improve senior safety at home.
Health and Wellness | July 16, 2019

Understanding Heart Care

A guide to the most common heart diseases and the cardiovascular specialists who treat them.
Health and Wellness | July 16, 2019

Sleep Better, Feel Better (video)

Drs. Derek Loewy and Steven Poceta discuss sleep issues with San Diego Health host Susan Taylor
Lack of sleep is never good for your health. Scripps sleep medicine experts explain how to get better sleep and avoid sleep problems.
Health and Wellness | July 16, 2019

What Is Palliative Care? (video)

A screenshot of Ask the Expert video on palliative care.
A Scripps expert explains the difference between palliative care and hospice care.
Health and Wellness | July 15, 2019

Multiple Sports May Mean Fewer Injuries for Young Athletes

A young female coach kneels on the grass with members of the girl's soccer team that she coaches.
Experts say specializing in one sport may put young athletes at risk of both physical injuries and burnout. Try mixing it up.
Health and Wellness | July 15, 2019

The Birds and the Bees: How to Teach Where Babies Come from with Ease

An African-American mother talks to her young daughter about the birds and the bees.
Parents can plan to have thoughtful, age-appropriate conversations with their children about sexuality and where babies come from.
Health and Wellness | July 10, 2019

How to Prevent Cryptogenic Stroke with the PFO Occluder (video)

A screenshot for PFO Ask the Expert video.
PFO is a condition that puts some at risk of cryptogenic stroke. A Scripps cardiologist explains how a medical device reduces that risk.
Health and Wellness | July 9, 2019

Managing Stress, Finding Relief (podcast)

Dr. Stacie Ly, internal medicine, is featured in San Diego Health podcast.
Too much stress can lead to anxiety and depression. Dr. Stacie Ly recommends ways to manage stress symptoms and when to see your doctor.