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Health and Wellness | February 22, 2023

Is Daily Aspirin Recommended?

Daily aspirin can help reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack, but it's not for everyone due to side effects, including bleeding.
Scripps in the News | February 17, 2023

Comedian Sees Humor, Health Lessons in Heart Attack

Comedian, Mark Whitney, spoke with CBS 8 about surviving a “widow maker” heart attack through care at Scripps. See how he finds humor in it and more.
Health and Wellness | February 7, 2023

Hispanic Women and Heart Disease: What To Look For

Heart disease is the second leading cause of death among Hispanic women. Obesity, hypertension and diabetes are major risk factors.
Health and Wellness | February 6, 2023

Is Dark Chocolate Healthy?

Learn the heart healthy benefits of dark chocolate, when consumed in moderation. Dark chocolate is rich with disease fighting antioxidants.
Scripps in the News | January 20, 2023

Scripps Cardiologist Featured in Heart Valve Replacement Story

Curtiss Stinis, MD, was first in San Diego to implant a new experimental heart device in a patient. Learn more from the nationally televised feature.
Health and Wellness | January 4, 2023

Spicy Food May Lower Blood Pressure

If you have high blood pressure, chili peppers might help. Spicy foods can cut salt cravings. Less sodium can mean lower blood pressure.
News Releases | December 28, 2022

Scripps Health Reveals Top Medical News Stories of 2022

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Scripps physicians, scientists and staff worked to advance patient care in important ways. Here are the top health stories of 2022 from Scripps.
Health and Wellness | November 21, 2022

New Hope on Horizon for Heart Valve Patients

A new minimally invasive heart valve replacement procedure is showing early success in a clinical trial at Scripps.
Health and Wellness | October 6, 2022

What to Do When a Heart Attack Happens

Recognizing the symptoms of a heart attack and calling 911 can help save a life or prevent serious heart damage. Learn what to do.
Scripps in the News | September 29, 2022

Scripps Cardiologist Discusses Chest Pain

Scripps Clinic cardiologist David Cork, MD, weighs in on the potential causes of chest pain in Health Central. Find out when they're life-threatening.