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An older man with gray hair hits a tennis ball over the net.
Health and Wellness | February 25, 2025

Innovative Procedure Fixes Torn Rotator Cuffs

Shoulder rotator cuff surgery now offers less invasive options like the balloon space implant, shortening recovery and improving outcomes.
Health and Wellness | February 17, 2025

Why Does Cancer Cause Weight Loss?

Cancers of the stomach, pancreas, esophagus and lungs often lead to significant weight loss. Learn why and how it is addressed.
Bird flu can cause illness in some animals but rarely in humans.
Health and Wellness | February 10, 2025

Can People Get Sick from Bird Flu?

Stay informed about the bird flu outbreak. The CDC reports low human risk but advises vigilance. Learn what to do if infected.
Todd Walbridge, senior director for corporate and system safety and security, Scripps Health
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.
A pregnant woman contemplates creating a birth plan to document her wishes for labor and delivery.
Health and Wellness | February 7, 2025

Birth Plans: Labor Preferences for Delivering Your Baby

Prepare your birth plan by following our tips. Specify who should be in the delivery room, pain management choices and other preferences.
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.
A woman smiles wearing a sweater with hearts. She makes a heart symbol with her hands in front of her heart.
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.
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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.
Protect yourself from wildfire smoke, which can be hazardous to your health.
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.
What Is a High Risk Pregnancy video Thumbnail 1024X768; featuring Dr. Sean Daneshmand and Caitlin Grandfield.
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.