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A woman tips a pill bottle dropping a couple of aspirin in her hand.
Health and Wellness | November 26, 2024

Is It Safe to Take Aspirin Daily?

Only take daily aspirin with a doctor’s approval to lower risk of heart disease or repeat heart attack or stroke. Know the risks and benefits.
A surgeon monitors a patient's lung activity after receiving a pacemaker on multiple computer screens.
Health and Wellness | November 26, 2024

Pacemaker Technology Keeps Improving

Pacemaker technology has advanced. The leadless pacemaker is smaller and less prone to complications for patients with conditions like AFib.
A group of diverse senior adults smile and laugh in an outdoor setting.
Health and Wellness | November 25, 2024

Prioritize Your Heart Health

Be proactive with your heart health by managing your weight and seeking comprehensive care if you’re at risk or have heart disease.
Thumbnail for video podcast featuring Dr. Chichakli discussing prostate cancer.
Health and Wellness | November 25, 2024

Diagnosing and Treating Prostate Cancer (video/podcast)

Prostate cancer affects 1 in 8 men. It's highly treatable when caught early. Urologist Ramsey Chachikli explains diagnosis and treatments.
Dennis Higginbottom, 76, an ex-smoker is back on the tennis court after Scripps Cancer Center's lung cancer screening program worked to help detect lung cancer early.
Patient Stories | November 22, 2024

Ex-Smoker Gets Lifesaving Lung Cancer Screening at Scripps

Dennis Higginbottom, 76, credits lung cancer screening at Scripps for saving his life. Scripps program has screened more than 1,000.
Scripps residents look at a chest X-ray during their Graduate Medical Education program in San Diego. A photo of residents from the early days is also displayed.
Health and Wellness | November 22, 2024

Scripps Graduate Medical Education: Training Tomorrow's Physicians

Scripps has a long history of hands-on clinical training for future physicians. Graduates now practicing medicine share their experience.
Bahrom Firozgary, MD, sports medicine physician at Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines, smiles on the basketball court as he balances a basketball on his finger.
Health and Wellness | November 22, 2024

Sports Medicine Doctor Applies Lessons From Playing Career

Bahrom Firozgary, MD, credits his success as a sports medicine physician to teamwork and other lessons he learned playing college basketball.
A middle-aged man rests his head on his arm looking sad.
Health and Wellness | November 22, 2024

What Is Broken Heart Syndrome?

Also known as takotsubo cardiomyopathy, this temporary condition can result from severe stress and causes chest pain and shortness of breath.
Friends and family do a champagne toast during a holiday gathering.
Health and Wellness | November 21, 2024

How to Manage Holiday Alcohol Triggers

Alcohol is usually prevalent at holiday gatherings. Follow these simple strategies to overcome the urge or pressure to drink too much.
Two young women smile as they practice yoga on a mat indoors.
Health and Wellness | November 21, 2024

How to Make Holiday Fitness More Fun

Stay active during the holidays. Make it fun with a “12 Days of Fitness” challenge. Don’t wait till the new year to make fitness important.