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Health and Wellness | February 23, 2022

Removing Dark Spots with Photofacial Treatment

Dark spots can be treated with non-invasive devices. The gold standard is intense pulsed light treatment (IPL), aka photofacial. Learn more.
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Health and Wellness | February 23, 2022

Violinist with Hand Osteoarthritis Regains Form After Surgery

A professional violinist with osteoarthritis of the hands was able to return to the stage after joint replacement surgery at Scripps.
Health and Wellness | February 22, 2022

Do 30-Day Fitness Challenges Really Work?

A 30-day fitness challenge may get you started exercising regularly and that is good for your long-term health.
An obese woman discusses weight-loss surgery with her bariatric surgeon.
Health and Wellness | February 9, 2022

Can Bariatric Surgery Treat Type 2 Diabetes?

Learn about evidence that weight loss surgery can be an effective treatment for Type 2 diabetes from bariatric surgery and diabetes experts at Scripps Health.
Health and Wellness | February 1, 2022

8 Tips to Beat Insomnia and Get You Sleeping Again

Learn why it is important to get good sleep and how to beat insomnia with simple steps from a Scripps family medicine doctor.
Health and Wellness | January 25, 2022

A Beginner’s Guide to Plant-Based Diets

There is a wide spectrum of plant-based diets, including vegan lifestyles and flexitarian options that incorporate meat. Learn more.
Health and Wellness | January 25, 2022

How Do You Treat Knee Pain? (podcast)

Jeffrey Wilde, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Scripps, discusses treatment options for knee pain, including knee injections and surgery.
Scripps in the News | January 24, 2022

In the News: Tennis Legend Reveals Cancer, Spurs Conversations

Tennis legend Chris Evert recently announced her ovarian cancer diagnosis. Learn key takeaways from a Scripps MD Anderson Cancer Center expert.
Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego
Scripps in the News | January 12, 2022

Scripps Asks Patients to ‘Be Kind’

Scripps Health CEO was recently interviewed by local media about a letter sent to patients updating them about the ongoing COVID-19 surge.
A woman wearing athletic apparel stretches to help relieve back pain.
Health and Wellness | January 11, 2022

8 Tips to Alleviate Back Pain

Eight in 10 adults experience back pain. Exercise, proper posture and weight control can help alleviate back pain. Learn more ways.