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Health and Wellness | April 22, 2024
7 Ways to Help Overcome Your Child’s Fear of Shots
Vaccination shots can be scary for your child but they help prevent many illnesses. Follow these tips to make the experience easier.
Health and Wellness | April 22, 2024
Arthritis and Aging: What’s the Connection?
Arthritis is a common ailment, especially as we get older, but preventive measures can slow down progression or alleviate joint pain.
Health and Wellness | April 22, 2024
How Does Peer Pressure Affect a Teen’s Social Development?
Learn how teen peer pressure could affect your teen's social development in positive and negative ways. A Scripps pediatrician explains.
Health and Wellness | April 22, 2024
What Are the Surprising Benefits of Youth Sports Programs?
Playing sports is good for kids for many reasons, including preventing obesity, improving mental health and teaching important life skills.
Health and Wellness | April 18, 2024
How to Ease Your Child’s Fears About Doctor Visits
Ease your child's fear of doctor visits with tips from a Scripps pediatrician, including strategies for overcoming fear of shots.
Health and Wellness | April 9, 2024
Play It Safe: Sexually Transmitted Diseases Are on the Rise
Sexually transmitted infections continue to rise. Learn the symptoms, risk factors and treatments for gonorrhea, chlamydia and syphilis.
Health and Wellness | April 9, 2024
Do Gummy Vitamins Really Work?
Vitamin gummies taste good but tend to be high on sugar. Are they worth it? A Scripps doctor explains why you should do your research.
Health and Wellness | April 2, 2024
What is Measles? (video)
A Scripps primary care doctor explains what measles is and how it can be prevented in light of its comeback after it was once thought to have been eradicated.
Health and Wellness | April 2, 2024
What Are Common Illnesses in Babies and Toddlers? (video/podcast)
Learn about common infant illnesses, from colds to respiratory infections. Scripps pediatrician Henna Park offers tips to provide care.
Health and Wellness | April 2, 2024
Black Women’s Maternal Health: Why It Matters
Pregnancy-related deaths have increased in recent years and Black women continue to be hit the hardest. Learn what's being done.