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A young Black woman celebrates her recovery after gastric sleeve weight-loss surgery.
Health and Wellness | May 2, 2025

What is Gastric Sleeve Recovery Time Like?

Gastric sleeve is the most common weight-loss procedure, but not a quick fix. Recovery requires commitment to long-term healthy living.
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Health and Wellness | April 30, 2025

How to Diagnose and Treat Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) video/podcast

Learn about IBS symptoms, diagnosis and treatments from gastroenterologist Chiara Maruggi, MD, including diet and lifestyle changes.
A young woman experiencing stomach problems.
Health and Wellness | April 22, 2025

Six Tips to Prevent Digestive Problems

Follow our tips to prevent stomach and digestion problems after eating too much or eating something that doesn't agree with you.
A bottle of salt spilling. Too much salt is not good for your health.
Health and Wellness | April 22, 2025

How Does Salt Intake Impact Your Heart?

Salt aids fluid balance and muscle function. But too much raises blood pressure and heart risks. Most sodium hides in processed foods.
A young black woman smiles as she consults with her doctor.
Health and Wellness | April 22, 2025

Endometriosis: Symptoms, Causes and Treatments

Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women. Pelvic pain is a key symptom. Learn about expert care and treatment options at Scripps.
Two women hug who are united via organ donation.
Health and Wellness | April 22, 2025

How Living Kidney Donors Save Lives

Living donor transplants offer better outcomes and shorter waits than deceased donor kidneys, improving care for kidney patients.
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Health and Wellness | April 22, 2025

What Is a Living Kidney Organ Donation? (video/podcast)

Learn about living donor kidney transplants, the donation process and recovery in this episode of San Diego Health with Dr. Jenny Lam.
Health and Wellness | April 21, 2025

7 Tips to Control Your Food Cravings

Curb your food cravings and stick to a healthy diet with these tips, from balanced meals to smart snack planning.
A young boy with blond hair sticks out his tongue to have his tonsils checked.
Health and Wellness | April 21, 2025

When to Remove Your Child’s Tonsils – And When Not To

Learn why tonsil surgery is less common for kids and when it’s still necessary. Scripps pediatricians explain treatment options.
Microplastic pieces in the palm of a person's hand.
Health and Wellness | April 21, 2025

Are Microplastics Harmful to Your Health?

Learn what experts say and get tips to reduce microplastic exposure, like using filtered water and avoiding plastic containers.