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Health and Wellness | March 8, 2024

What Are Common Types of Spine Surgery?

When surgery is necessary to fix a neck or back problem, the answer may be minimally invasive procedures. An infographic illustrates the most common procedures.
Health and Wellness | March 8, 2024

Coping With San Diego’s Year-Round Allergy Season

Is it an allergy or a cold?
A Scripps allergist explains conditions that produce San Diego's never-ending allergy season and offers tips to keep symptoms under control.
Health and Wellness | March 7, 2024

When Is Cervical Spine Fusion Necessary?

Cervical spinal fusion connects two or more vertebrae to improve stability and reduce neck pain. Learn who needs it and how it's done.
Health and Wellness | March 7, 2024

Celebrate National Pi Day with a Healthy Slice of Pie

March 14 is National Pi Day, a day that has inspired many healthy recipes for pies, including sweet potato pie.
March 14 is National Pi Day, Celebrate the famous math symbol with a healthy slice of pie. Try this healthy sweet potato pie recipe.
Health and Wellness | March 6, 2024

What Is Lymphedema? What Is the Best Treatment? (video/podcast)

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Lymphedema is a chronic swelling condition. Learn the causes and treatment options, including physical therapy and surgery.
Health and Wellness | March 5, 2024

Is Your Ankle Sprained, Strained or Fractured?

Man sits on sidewalk after turning his ankle running. Could it be a sprain or a strain or a fracture?
There are different types of ankle injuries: sprains, strains and fractures. Learn the differences in the event you ever need treatment.
Health and Wellness | February 29, 2024

Are Electric Bikes Safe? What Are the Risks?

Learn why e-bike safety education and training are so important. Statistics show an increase in e-bike injuries and deaths in recent years.
Health and Wellness | February 29, 2024

What are Common Causes of Fever in Infants?

A baby lays down before getting temperature taken with a fever thermometer.
Fever in children is usually harmless but still requires special attention. Learn other symptoms to watch for and when to call your doctor.
Scripps in the News | February 27, 2024

Newspaper Article Looks at New Treatment for AFib at Scripps

A San Diego Union-Tribune report highlighted a new treatment for atrial fibrillation. Read more about its exciting origins and benefits.
Health and Wellness | February 26, 2024

Weight Loss Drugs: Are They Right for You? (video/podcast)

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Weight-loss drugs are increasingly popular. They help you eat less by making you feel full faster and longer. Learn if they are right for you.