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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.
Expectant mothers have the option of having a midwife or doula to help with labor and delivery.
Health and Wellness | January 15, 2025

Midwife or Doula: What's the Difference?

Expectant patients can choose midwives or doulas. Midwives provide care, while doulas focus on comfort. Learn more about their services.
A physician and patient discuss test results for epilepsy.
Health and Wellness | January 10, 2025

How Is Epilepsy Diagnosed?

Epilepsy is a brain disorder marked by seizures. Learn how it's diagnosed, including use of tests like EEGs and inpatient monitoring.
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Health and Wellness | January 7, 2025

Treating Cancer with Immunotherapy (video/podcast)

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.