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Health and Wellness | February 17, 2025
Why Does Cancer Cause Weight Loss?
Cancers of the stomach, pancreas, esophagus and lungs often lead to significant weight loss. Learn why and how it is addressed.
Health and Wellness | February 13, 2025
Vision Health: What Is Age-Related Macular Degeneration?
Age-related macular degeneration is a common vision loss condition that affects older adults. Treatment can slow vison loss.
Health and Wellness | February 10, 2025
Can People Get Sick from Bird Flu?
Stay informed about the bird flu outbreak. The CDC reports low human risk but advises vigilance. Learn what to do if infected.
Scripps in the News | February 7, 2025
KPBS Explores New Law That Aims to Deter Hospital Violence
KPBS-TV News spoke with Scripps Health recently on a new California law that imposes stricter penalties for assaults against health care workers.
Health and Wellness | February 7, 2025
What Is Norovirus? What Are Causes and Symptoms?
Norovirus causes vomiting and diarrhea and other symptoms and is highly contagious. Some people are at higher risk for complications.
Health and Wellness | February 7, 2025
What Are Some Home Remedies for Bruises?
Bruises usually heal in a short time. Learn what causes bruising, why home remedies work and when to seek medical help.
Health and Wellness | February 7, 2025
Birth Plans: Labor Preferences for Delivering Your Baby
Prepare your birth plan by following our tips. Specify who should be in the delivery room, pain management choices and other preferences.
Weight Management | February 6, 2025
What Are the Benefits of Bariatric Weight-Loss Surgery?
People with severe obesity and obesity-related issues, such as type 2 diabetes, are often candidates for bariatric weight-loss surgery.
Scripps in the News | February 6, 2025
CBS 8 News Explores National Girls and Women in Sports Day
National Girls and Women in Sports Day is Feb. 5 and CBS 8 News interviewed Laika Nur, MD, about the many health benefits of sports participation.
Health and Wellness | February 6, 2025
What Are The Symptoms of a Heart Attack in Women?
Learn how to recognize the subtle symptoms of heart attack in women with these tips from Poulina Uddin, MD, a cardiologist at the Scripps Women’s Heart Center.