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A woman scratches an itch on her scalp, unaware of what could be causing it.
Health and Wellness | April 28, 2025

What Causes Itchy Scalp?

Itchy scalp can be caused by hair products, dandruff, lice, sun damage, psoriasis, dysesthesia and folliculitis. Learn about treatments.
Health and Wellness | April 23, 2025

Act Fast to Stop a Stroke

Every year 800,000 people suffer a stroke in the US. Learn the warning signs for stroke symptoms. Learn the acronym BE FAST.
A bottle of salt spilling. Too much salt is not good for your health.
Health and Wellness | April 22, 2025

How Does Salt Intake Impact Your Heart?

Salt aids fluid balance and muscle function. But too much raises blood pressure and heart risks. Most sodium hides in processed foods.
Two women hug who are united via organ donation.
Health and Wellness | April 22, 2025

How Living Kidney Donors Save Lives

Living donor transplants offer better outcomes and shorter waits than deceased donor kidneys, improving care for kidney patients.
A young woman injects a GLP-1 medication in her waist to help with weight loss.
Health and Wellness | April 22, 2025

Medical Weight Loss: GLP-1s vs. Bariatric Surgery

When diet and exercise fall short, GLP-1 meds or bariatric surgery may support lasting weight loss. Learn which option is right for you.
A young black woman smiles as she consults with her doctor.
Health and Wellness | April 22, 2025

Endometriosis: Symptoms, Causes and Treatments

Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women. Pelvic pain is a key symptom. Learn about expert care and treatment options at Scripps.
Scripps Clinic transplant surgeon Jenny Lam, MD, cares for patients and plants.
Health and Wellness | April 22, 2025

Healing Patients, Nurturing Plants

Scripps transplant surgeon Jenny Lam, MD, finds joy in caring for patients and in caring for over 200 thriving houseplants.
Thumbnail for video/podcast featuring Dr. Jenny Lam discussing living kidney donations.
Health and Wellness | April 22, 2025

What Is a Living Kidney Organ Donation? (video/podcast)

Learn about living donor kidney transplants, the donation process and recovery in this episode of San Diego Health with Dr. Jenny Lam.
A young woman experiencing stomach problems.
Health and Wellness | April 22, 2025

Six Tips to Prevent Digestive Problems

Follow our tips to prevent stomach and digestion problems after eating too much or eating something that doesn't agree with you.
Microplastic pieces in the palm of a person's hand.
Health and Wellness | April 21, 2025

Are Microplastics Harmful to Your Health?

Learn what experts say and get tips to reduce microplastic exposure, like using filtered water and avoiding plastic containers.