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Health and Wellness | November 22, 2024

ATV Safety Tips: Preventing Injuries

Two adults smile as they get ready to ride an ATV each wearing a helmet with a desert landscape in the background.
Off-road vehicle accidents, including ATVs, can cause serious injuries. Learn how to prevent them and how to respond when they happen.
Health and Wellness | November 22, 2024

What Is Broken Heart Syndrome?

A middle-aged man rests his head on his arm looking sad.
Also known as takotsubo cardiomyopathy, this temporary condition can result from severe stress and causes chest pain and shortness of breath.
Health and Wellness | November 22, 2024

Scripps Bolsters Military Medical Training

Providers in the emergency room caring for a patient who has suffered trauma.
For decades, Scripps has been training Navy physicians before they are deployed in trauma and emergency care and other specialties.
Health and Wellness | November 22, 2024

Sports Medicine Doctor Applies Lessons From Playing Career

Bahrom Firozgary, MD, sports medicine physician at Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines, smiles on the basketball court as he balances a basketball on his finger.
Bahrom Firozgary, MD, credits his success as a sports medicine physician to teamwork and other lessons he learned playing college basketball.
Health and Wellness | November 22, 2024

6 Immunity Booster Tips for the Winter Holiday Season

Oranges, grapefruit and lemon represent ways to protect against the cold, flu and other common viruses.
Follow our tips to boost your immune health this winter holiday season and help protect yourself against respiratory illnesses.
Health and Wellness | November 22, 2024

Is Winter Throwing Off Your Sleep?

A young black woman lies in bed having trouble falling asleep.
Shorter winter days can disrupt sleep and contribute to seasonal depression. Fortunately, you can fix good sleep habits.
Health and Wellness | November 22, 2024

Scripps Graduate Medical Education: Training Tomorrow's Physicians

Scripps residents look at a chest X-ray during their Graduate Medical Education program in San Diego. A photo of residents from the early days is also displayed.
Scripps has a long history of hands-on clinical training for future physicians. Graduates now practicing medicine share their experience.
Patient Stories | November 22, 2024

Ex-Smoker Gets Lifesaving Lung Cancer Screening at Scripps

Dennis Higginbottom, 76, an ex-smoker is back on the tennis court after Scripps Cancer Center's lung cancer screening program worked to help detect lung cancer early.
Dennis Higginbottom, 76, credits lung cancer screening at Scripps for saving his life. Scripps program has screened more than 1,000.
Health and Wellness | November 22, 2024

MD vs DO: What’s the Difference?

A medical doctor (MD) and a doctor of osteopathic medicine (DO) have similar training but different approaches to care. Learn more.
Health and Wellness | November 21, 2024

How to Make Holiday Fitness More Fun

Two young women smile as they practice yoga on a mat indoors.
Stay active during the holidays. Make it fun with a “12 Days of Fitness” challenge. Don’t wait till the new year to make fitness important.