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Health and Wellness | October 28, 2024

Four Questions to Help You Choose a Health Insurance Plan

Fall is here and so is the start of open enrollment 2019. Answering these four questions should help you choose the best health plan.
Health and Wellness | October 23, 2024

Screening for Lung Cancer Helps Save Lives

Screenings can detect lung cancer early when it is easier to treat. Scripps Cancer Center is working to increase early detections.
Health and Wellness | October 23, 2024

How Does Breast Surgery Affect Cancer Screenings?

A young woman with previous breast surgery about to get a mammogram
Mammograms after breast surgery are recommended depending on the type of surgery you had. A Scripps breast cancer surgeon explains.
Health and Wellness | October 22, 2024

What Can I Do to Treat My Dry, Itchy Skin?

Dry, itchy skin has many possible causes, both simple and complex. Treatment depends on the cause, and may range from lotions and to phototherapy.
Health and Wellness | October 22, 2024

What Is the Difference Between Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease?

Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia. Dementia is a general term for a group of conditions affecting cognitive function.
Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia. It is a progressive brain disorder. Early detection and medications can help.
Scripps in the News | October 18, 2024

Media Cover New Treatment for AFib at Scripps

TV stations across the country have run an Ivanhoe Broadcasting story about the new AFib treatment at Scripps Health. Take a look at the report.
Health and Wellness | October 15, 2024

8 Questions to Ask When Looking for a New Primary Care Physician

Choosing a new primary care doctor requires a little work to make sure he or she meets your needs. Asking these five questions can help.
Health and Wellness | October 14, 2024

5 Fun Facts About Boogers

Everybody has dried nasal mucus or nose boogers. A Scripps pediatrician explains what boogers are and what they say about your health.
Health and Wellness | October 11, 2024

Why Are Cancer Rates Rising in Young Adults?

Cancer rates among younger adult people have increased.
Cancer rates are up in young adults, with gastrointestinal cancers growing fastest. Lifestyle and environmental factors may play a role.
Health and Wellness | October 11, 2024

13 Tips for a Safe Halloween

Group of kids dressed for Halloween getting ready to trick or treat.
Learn how to keep your kids safe this Halloween with these tips that cover everything from costume and candy safety to traffic concerns.