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Scripps in the News | October 18, 2024

Media Cover New Treatment for AFib at Scripps

TV stations across the country have run an Ivanhoe Broadcasting story about the new AFib treatment at Scripps Health. Take a look at the report.
Health and Wellness | October 15, 2024

8 Questions to Ask When Looking for a New Primary Care Physician

Choosing a new primary care doctor requires a little work to make sure he or she meets your needs. Asking these five questions can help.
Health and Wellness | October 14, 2024

5 Fun Facts About Boogers

Everybody has dried nasal mucus or nose boogers. A Scripps pediatrician explains what boogers are and what they say about your health.
Health and Wellness | October 11, 2024

Why Are Cancer Rates Rising in Young Adults?

Cancer rates among younger adult people have increased.
Cancer rates are up in young adults, with gastrointestinal cancers growing fastest. Lifestyle and environmental factors may play a role.
Health and Wellness | October 11, 2024

13 Tips for a Safe Halloween

Group of kids dressed for Halloween getting ready to trick or treat.
Learn how to keep your kids safe this Halloween with these tips that cover everything from costume and candy safety to traffic concerns.
Health and Wellness | October 10, 2024

Heart Failure: Causes, Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Treatments (video)

Thumbnail for video/podcast featuring Dr. Khedraki discussing heart failure.
Heart failure means the heart isn’t pumping enough blood, but it doesn’t mean the heart has stopped. While serious, it’s not immediately life-threatening.
News Releases | October 10, 2024

Scripps Cardiologist First in Region to Perform New High Blood Pressure Procedure

Curtiss Stinis, MD, achieves regional-first for new renal denervation procedure for high blood pressure.
Health and Wellness | October 9, 2024

What to Do When You’re 34 Weeks Pregnant

A pregnant woman rests at home at 34 week pregnancy point.
By week 34, your baby is the size of a cantaloupe. Are you ready for labor and delivery? Follow our tips for your baby's arrival.
Orthopedics | October 9, 2024

How to Treat and Prevent Shin Splints

Causes of shin splits range from overuse to flat feet and wearing worn-out shoes. Learn when to see doctor to rule out stress fracture.
Health and Wellness | October 7, 2024

Vaccine Q&A: COVID-19, Flu, and RSV

A band aid is placed over arm where vaccination injections for flu, COVID and RSV was given.
Prepare for the fall/winter respiratory illness season. Get vaccinated against COVID-19, flu and RSV. Vaccines are safe and effective.