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Renee Smith put her boxing gloves back on just a few weeks after brain implant surgery to combat Parkinson's disease.
Health and Wellness | November 29, 2023

Deep Brain Stimulation Makes Difference for Parkinson’s Patient

Renee Smith is active again thanks to deep brain stimulation, a procedure to control symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Follow her story.
John Taylor and his wife prepare a Thanksgiving meal after minimally invasive surgery to remove a brain tumor restored his vision.
Health and Wellness | November 29, 2023

Brain Tumor Procedure Restores Patient’s Vision

Yes. A brain tumor threatened John Taylor’s eyesight. Expert neurosurgical care at Scripps made the difference for the senior patient.
A young black woman smiles in an outdoor setting.
Health and Wellness | November 29, 2023

Can Young Women Have a Stroke?

Though rare, young women can get a stroke. Certain medicines, smoking, migraines and pregnancy can raise the risk. Learn what you can do.
Hospital staff members check on a patient in a hospital bed.
Health and Wellness | November 28, 2023

Delays in Patient Discharges Straining Hospitals

More patients are being left stuck in hospitals despite being ready for discharge due to a lack of available post-acute care facilities.
Two middle-aged women smile while enjoying some time outdoors.
Health and Wellness | November 27, 2023

5 Tips for Heart Health During the Holidays

Protect your heart health during the busy holiday season. Manage stress, control blood pressure, prioritize self-care and more tips.
Two middle-aged women smile while enjoying some time outdoors.
Health and Wellness | November 27, 2023

5 Tips for Heart Health During the Holidays

Protect your heart health during the busy holiday season. Manage stress, control blood pressure, prioritize self-care and more tips.
A canine therapy volunteer and her dog smile outside the hospital.
Health and Wellness | November 22, 2023

Canine Therapy Program Continues to Shine at Scripps

The canine therapy program continues after a pause during the pandemic. Therapy dogs provide comfort to patients at Scripps hospitals.
Health and Wellness | November 22, 2023

Is Snoring Bad for Your Health?

Snoring is usually harmless but can be a sign of sleep apnea, a condition marked by pauses in breathing. Learn the difference.
A pill bottle spilled over with fentanyl tablets.
Health and Wellness | November 21, 2023

What Is the Fentanyl Crisis?

Learn about the rising threat of fentanyl abuse. Illicitly manufactured fentanyl is causing over 150 overdose deaths daily in the US.
Thumbnail for video and podcast featuring Dr. Fisher discussing pancreatic cancer.
Health and Wellness | November 16, 2023

Pancreatic Cancer: Signs, Causes and Treatments (video/podcast)

In this video, Dr. Jonathan Fisher, a pancreatic cancer specialist, discusses signs, risk factors and treatments for this form of cancer.