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Health and Wellness | March 15, 2024
End-of-Life Care: Why Planning Matters
Learn the basics about end-of-life care planning, or advance directives, to express your wishes for care in case you get very sick.
Health and Wellness | March 8, 2024
What Are Common Types of Spine Surgery?
When surgery is necessary to fix a neck or back problem, the answer may be minimally invasive procedures. An infographic illustrates the most common procedures.
Health and Wellness | March 7, 2024
When Is Cervical Spine Fusion Necessary?
Cervical spinal fusion connects two or more vertebrae to improve stability and reduce neck pain. Learn who needs it and how it's done.
Health and Wellness | March 5, 2024
Is Your Ankle Sprained, Strained or Fractured?
There are different types of ankle injuries: sprains, strains and fractures. Learn the differences in the event you ever need treatment.
Health and Wellness | February 29, 2024
Are Electric Bikes Safe? What Are the Risks?
Learn why e-bike safety education and training are so important. Statistics show an increase in e-bike injuries and deaths in recent years.
Orthopedics | February 14, 2024
When Is Surgery the Right Choice for Chronic Back Pain? (video/podcast)
Surgery may be an option when non-surgical treatments fail to alleviate chronic back pain. A Scripps orthopedic surgeon explains.
Health and Wellness | February 7, 2024
Are Keto Diets Dangerous for Your Heart Health?
A recent study discovered a link between the keto diet and heart disease. Learn the risks and benefits of this high-fat, low-carb diets.
Health and Wellness | February 2, 2024
What Is the Difference Between a Colonoscopy and a Sigmoidoscopy?
There are many colorectal cancer screening tests. Visual exams include colonoscopy and sigmoidoscopy. Learn how they work.
Health and Wellness | January 30, 2024
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.
Health and Wellness | January 15, 2024
What Are Signs that You May Have a Thyroid Problem?
Learn the signs and symptoms of the two main types of thyroid disease: hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. Women are most at risk.