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Health and Wellness | August 19, 2025

What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Chlamydia?

Learn the signs and symptoms of this sexually transmitted disease and what could happen if it goes untreated. Chlamydia does not go away on its own.
Health and Wellness | August 19, 2025

What Urine Color Can Tell You About Your Health

A urine test can be used to reveal illnesses. Pay attention to your urine color.
From pale yellow to dark brown, discover what your urine color means about hydration, diet, medications, and potential health concerns.
Health and Wellness | August 19, 2025

What are the Most Common Heart Medications?

Patient takes medications to help manage heart condition.
A guide to medications for people who've had heart attacks or are at risk of heart problems. Learn how they work and who may need them.
Scripps in the News | August 19, 2025

What Does the Gallbladder Do? When Should It Be Removed?

A doctor shows a diagram of a gallbladder to a patient who may need surgery.
Discover the gallbladder’s role in digestion, when surgery may help and why you can live well without this small organ.
Health and Wellness | August 18, 2025

Emergency C-Section Saves Baby and Mom After Rare Placental Abruption

Mom, dad and baby Melzer featured in article about placental abruption and emergency C section at Scripps.
Quick action by Scripps and Rady teams saved a mom and newborn after a rare and dangerous pregnancy complication.
Health and Wellness | August 18, 2025

What Is a Plant-Based Diet? Types, Benefits and How to Start (video/podcast)

Thumbnail for video podcast featuring Dr. Tran discussing benefits of plant-based diets.
Dr. Tina Tran explains how a plant-based diet supports weight loss, lowers disease risk and fits your lifestyle with tips.
Health and Wellness | August 18, 2025

Spicy Food May Lower Blood Pressure

Research shows spicy foods may reduce salt cravings and help lower blood pressure. Find out how flavor can support heart health.
Scripps in the News | August 15, 2025

National Honor for Scripps’ Chief Medical and Operations Officer

Ghazala Sharieff, MD, MBA, corporate executive senior vice president and chief medical and operations officer of acute care at Scripps Health
Becker’s Hospital Review recently named Ghazala Sharieff, MD, MBA, to its 2025 list of Patient Safety Experts to Know.
Health and Wellness | August 12, 2025

What Causes Vitamin D Deficiency?

People can get vitamin D from sun exposure.
Learn the causes, symptoms and treatments for vitamin D deficiency, plus sources like sunlight and fatty fish for better bone health.
Scripps in the News | August 11, 2025

Scripps Skin Cancer Surgeon Shares Insights with Newsweek

Hubert Greenway, MD, Oncologist for Scripps Cancer Center and Scripps Clinic, standing in a well-lit hallway.
Newsweek magazine interviewed Hubert Greenway, MD, for a story about skin cancer prevention and early detection.