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Patient Stories | June 2, 2022
Bariatric Surgery Helped Dustin Smith Conquer New Heights
Dustin Smith’s journey to health started with accredited bariatric surgery by one of the most experienced weight loss surgeons in Southern California.
Health and Wellness | April 15, 2022
What Makes a Good Candidate for Weight-Loss Surgery?
Weight-loss surgery may be an option when obesity and obesity-related conditions are present and other approaches have failed.
Health and Wellness | February 28, 2022
What Are the Health Risks of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages?
Drinking too many sugary drinks can be harmful to your health. Learn how to quench your thirst with low- or no sugar drinks.
Health and Wellness | February 24, 2022
Heart Healthy Recipe: Greens and Grains Spring Salad
Enjoy this spring salad, featuring kale, edamame and quinoa. Get a healthy dose of fiber, protein and nutrients with this recipe.
Health and Wellness | January 11, 2022
How to Be Successful After Weight-Loss Surgery (podcast)
Bariatric surgeon Mark Takata discusses the side effects of bariatric surgery, including loose skin, and how to keep the weight off.
Health and Wellness | January 4, 2022
Life After Bariatric Surgery: Managing the Side Effects and Loose Skin (video)
A bariatric surgeon explains life after weight-loss surgery, managing side effects and the importance of nutrition and exercise.
Health and Wellness | December 1, 2021
How Do I Know If I’m at Risk for Prediabetes? (video)
In this video, a diabetes expert discusses prediabetes, a precursor to diabetes, including causes, prevention and testing for diabetes.
Health and Wellness | November 29, 2021
What Do Dietitians Do?
At Scripps, registered dietitians (RDs) and registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) help patients manage chronic conditions and more.
Health and Wellness | November 9, 2021
What Is the Role of Diet in Preventing and Managing Diabetes? (podcast)
A Scripps diabetes expert discusses the types of diabetes, their causes, and what role diet and exercise play in managing the condition.
Health and Wellness | October 29, 2021
Are Artificial Sweeteners Bad For You? (video)
Artificial sweeteners are sugar-free with little to no calories but are not meant for everyone. A weight management specialist explains.