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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?

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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)

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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

Protect yourself from wildfire smoke, which can be hazardous to your health.
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)

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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?

A physician and patient discuss test results for epilepsy.
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)

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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?

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Learn how eating sugar affects your heart and how to cut sugary foods from your diet and reduce your risk of heart disease.
Patient Stories | December 2, 2024

Leadless Pacemaker: Game Changer for Mountain Biker

Whitney DeSpain, 52, gets back on her mountain bike after receiving a leadless pacemaker at Scripps.
Initially hesitant, Whitney DeSpain now thrives with a leadless pacemaker that helps support her active life and heart condition.