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Health and Wellness | February 26, 2024
Weight Loss Drugs: Are They Right for You? (video/podcast)
Weight-loss drugs are increasingly popular. They help you eat less by making you feel full faster and longer. Learn if they are right for you.
Scripps in the News | February 21, 2024
Cardio-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome Getting New Attention from MDs
Scripps Clinic advanced heart failure specialist, J. Thomas Heywood, MD, discusses the ways Cardio-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM) syndrome is being redefined.
Health and Wellness | January 15, 2024
What Are Signs that You May Have a Thyroid Problem?
Learn the signs and symptoms of the two main types of thyroid disease: hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. Women are most at risk.
Scripps in the News | July 21, 2023
Scripps Expert Discusses New Generation of Weight Loss Drugs
Expert Dr. Ken Fujioka, MD, recently appeared on an edition of the KPBS radio program “Midday Edition” to discuss a new generation of weight loss drugs.
Health and Wellness | April 13, 2023
Diabetes Study Shows Positive Results for Long-Acting Insulin
A clinical trial led by a Scripps diabetes expert shows weekly insulin injections are just as effective as daily. Learn what this means.
Health and Wellness | April 13, 2023
How to Lose Belly Fat: 4 Tips for Success
If you have belly fat, chances are you have extra weight elsewhere. Follow our weight-loss tips. Remember, losing weight takes discipline.
Health and Wellness | April 12, 2023
How to Support Someone on Their Weight Loss Journey
Losing weight takes patience and discipline. Learn ways to help someone you care about lose excess weight and stay motivated.
Health and Wellness | December 16, 2022
What Is the Best Way to Lose Belly Fat? (video/podcast)
Excess belly fat is not good for your health. A Scripps weight management and diabetes specialist explains how to reduce belly fat.
November 4, 2022
In the News: Spotlight on National Diabetes Month
November is National Diabetes Month and Scripps physician Athena Philis-Tsimikas, MD, shared insights with the KPBS-TV “Evening Edition.”
Health and Wellness | August 26, 2022
How Does COVID-19 Affect People with Diabetes?
COVID-19 can cause severe illness in people with diabetes, but the risk is lowered when diabetes and related conditions are under control.