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Health and Wellness | February 10, 2026

When to Choose Virtual Care and How to Prepare

Learn when virtual care is right for you, what conditions it treats and how to prepare for a smooth, successful video visit from home.
Health and Wellness | February 9, 2026

Chest Pain: Heart Attack, Panic Attack or Indigestion?

Chest pain can be confusing. Learn common causes and when chest pain requires immediate medical attention.
Health and Wellness | February 5, 2026

8 Pediatrician-Approved Ways to Help Overcome Your Child's Fear of Shots

A Scripps pediatrician in San Diego shares practical ways to ease kids' fear of shots and keep vaccines on schedule.
Dr. Laika Nur, Sports Medicine Doctor, speaking with a volleyball player on the sidelines.
Scripps in the News | February 4, 2026

Expert Shares Tips to Help Keep Female Athletes in the Game

For National Girls and Women in Sports Day, Fox 5 News interviewed Laika Nur, MD, about injury prevention tips specifically geared toward female athletes.
Thumbnail for video featuring Dr. Sohljou discussing glomerular disease.
Health and Wellness | February 3, 2026

What is Glomerular Disease? (video/podcast)

A Scripps nephrologist explains glomerular disease, its symptoms, causes and treatment options, available in San Diego.
A group of Scripps Clinic cardiologists in a group picture on the stairs in a brightly lit atrium.
Scripps in the News | February 2, 2026

Scripps Starts Heart Month on Becker’s List of Top Heart Programs

Scripps Health once again has been included in Becker’s Hospital Review’s annual list of the 100 top heart programs in the nation.
Three Black women gather in the kitchen to discuss heart healthy activities.
Health and Wellness | January 29, 2026

Heart Disease and Black Women: Risk Factors, Prevention Strategies

Black women are disproportionately affected by heart disease. Learn the risk factors and prevention strategies that can save many lives.
An EKG diagram of atrial fibrillation (AFib).
Health and Wellness | January 28, 2026

Atrial Fibrillation (AFib): 10 Must-Know Facts

Learn symptoms, causes and treatment options for atrial fibrillation (AFib), the most common type of irregular heartbeat.
Health and Wellness | January 27, 2026

How Does Gastric Sleeve Work to Help People Lose Weight?

Mark Takata, a bariatric surgeon at Scripps, explains how gastric sleeve surgery helps patients lose weight and who is a candidate for this procedure.
A group of smiling women with heart conditions put their arms around each other in support.
Health and Wellness | January 27, 2026

Heart Disease in Women: How Symptoms and Risks Differ

Learn how heart disease symptoms and risks differ in women and how early awareness, screening and prevention can save lives.