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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.
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.
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.
Health and Wellness | February 4, 2025
New Technology: Pulsed Field Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation (video/podcast)
AFib treatment includes medications and, if needed, pulsed energy ablation. A Scripps cardiologist explains this new treatment.
Health and Wellness | January 24, 2025
How to Protect Yourself from Wildfire Smoke
Wildfire smoke is a serious health risk, causing breathing issues and harming the lungs and heart. Follow our tips to protect yourself.
Health and Wellness | January 16, 2025
High-Risk Pregnancies : What You Should Know (video/podcast)
Experts explain how high-risk pregnancies develop and the roles perinatologists and genetic counselors play in ensuring safe deliveries.
Health and Wellness | January 10, 2025
How Is Epilepsy Diagnosed?
Epilepsy is a brain disorder marked by seizures. Learn how it's diagnosed, including use of tests like EEGs and inpatient monitoring.
Health and Wellness | January 7, 2025
Treating Cancer with Immunotherapy (video/podcast)
Immunotherapy precisely targets cancer cells with varying effectiveness, especially in melanoma. Learn the various forms of immunotherapy.
Health and Wellness | January 2, 2025
What is the Healthiest Fish to Eat?
Fish is a heart-healthy food, rich in omega-3s that are good for heart, brain and gut health. Avoid fried fish and high-mercury options.
Health and Wellness | December 20, 2024
How Does Sugar Affect Your Heart Health?
Learn how eating sugar affects your heart and how to cut sugary foods from your diet and reduce your risk of heart disease.