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Health and Wellness | May 17, 2019

What Is Robotic Heart Surgery? (video)

Image of What Is Robotic Surgery Ask the Expert video with Dr. Hemp.
James Hemp, MD, a cardiothorasic surgeon at Scripps, explains the difference between traditional open heart surgery and robot-assisted heart surgery.
Health and Wellness | May 15, 2019

When Will My Baby Sit Up, Crawl and Walk? (video)

Image for Ask the Expert video on early childhood development for newborns.
Olga Rose, a Scripps pediatrician, discusses early child motor development, including when parents can expect their baby to sit up, crawl and finally walk.
Scripps in the News | May 14, 2019

Scripps Cardiologist Says Meth-Related Heart Failure Cases On Rise In Region

A methamphetamine addict gets counseling from a therapist and support from friends.
David Shaw, MD, a cardiologist, recently spoke to NBC 7 about findings in his research that shows methamphetamine-related heart failure cases are on the rise.
Health and Wellness | May 14, 2019

How Technology Is Reshaping the Surgical Field (podcast)

Dr. Carol Salem, Robotic Surgery, is featured in San Diego Health podcast.
Carol Salem, MD, medical director of the Scripps Minimally invasive Robotic Surgery program explains how robotic surgery has changed medicine.
Health and Wellness | May 14, 2019

Natural Ways to Alleviate Back Pain

Relief for back pain and surgical treatment options.
Use these natural therapies and practices to alleviate back pain, including diet and exercise, yoga, acupuncture, biofeedback and more.
Health and Wellness | May 10, 2019

Hector’s Story: Diabetes Patient Gives Back

Hector Nunez is a Scripps diabetes patient.
Hector Nunez is a diabetes patient at Scripps who volunteers in the diabetes prevention program at the Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute.
Health and Wellness | May 10, 2019

Why Am I Constipated?

Occasional constipation is common. Less so is chronic constipation and related complications, such as fecal impaction. Learn the symptoms of constipation.
Health and Wellness | May 10, 2019

Find the Right Diet for You

Compare the differences between popular fad diets and learn more about setting healthy weight-loss goals with practical advice from a Scripps physician.
Health and Wellness | May 10, 2019

Meet San Diego’s Surfing Spine Surgeon

Scripps orthopedic surgeon Dr. Timothy Peppers stands on the beach with his surfboard, inspiring patients of all ages to stay active and maintain mobility.
Lifelong surfer and Scripps orthopedic surgeon Timothy Peppers, MD, explains how his passion for surfing shapes how he cares for people with back and neck pain.
Health and Wellness | May 10, 2019

4 Ways to Avoid Feeling Hangry

A person holds a fork and knife next to an empty, representing grouchy and short-tempered feelings at mealtimes.
A Scripps doctor explains how to stop feeling grouchy and short-tempered at mealtimes by fueling your body and brain consistently throughout the day.