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A primary care doctor checks the foot of a little girl who injured herself while playing. She sought immediate help at an urgent care clinic.
Health and Wellness | May 20, 2025

What Is Urgent Care For?

Find out whether your minor injury should have you going to urgent care, walk-in clinic, the ER or your primary care physician.
Health and Wellness | April 29, 2025

Can Insulin Resistance Cause Weight Gain?

Insulin resistance can lead to weight gain and increase the risk for type 2 diabetes. Learn how to overcome or prevent this condition.
A woman scratches an itch on her scalp, unaware of what could be causing it.
Health and Wellness | April 28, 2025

What Causes Itchy Scalp?

Itchy scalp can be caused by hair products, dandruff, lice, sun damage, psoriasis, dysesthesia and folliculitis. Learn about treatments.
Health and Wellness | April 23, 2025

Act Fast to Stop a Stroke

Every year 800,000 people suffer a stroke in the US. Learn the warning signs for stroke symptoms. Learn the acronym BE FAST.
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.
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.
Juan Ramos tosses a soccer ball in his hand in front of a soccer goal post.
Patient Stories | April 21, 2025

Living Fully After Kidney Transplant

Juan Ramos is a kidney failure survivor living life fully 10 years after his transplant at Scripps. He credits expert care and teamwork.