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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 | 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.
Thumbnail for video featuring Dr. Eastlack discussing minimally invasive spine surgery for chronic back pain.
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.
Plates of keto diet foods.
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 | 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.
Scripps in the News | January 12, 2024

Scripps Health Hires Former FBI Agent

Since retiring from the FBI, Todd Walbridge joined Scripps as corporate senior director of safety and security.
A Hispanic woman sits, thinking and considering bariatric surgery.
Health and Wellness | December 20, 2023

Bariatric Weight-Loss Surgery: What to Know

Learn about bariatric surgery and its life-changing benefits for those struggling with traditional weight-loss methods. Are you eligible?
News Releases | December 20, 2023

Hospital Violence Task Force Makes Progress on Protecting Health Care Workers

The newly formed San Diego Hospital Workforce Violence Task Force is making progress after being established only a few months ago.
A groundbreaking event took place for the Lusardi Tower at Scripps Encinitas Hospital.
News Releases | December 18, 2023

Scripps Health Reveals Top News Stories of 2023

Stories reflect leadership in patient care, research and industry issues.