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Health and Wellness | September 16, 2024

Chronic Headaches: Types, Causes, Symptoms, Treatments (video/podcast)

Frequent headaches affect 45 million Americans. Dr. Emily Rubenstein Engel, a Scripps neurologist, discusses headache types and treatments.
Health and Wellness | September 11, 2024

How to Keep the Flu Away

The best way to protect yourself and others from the flu is to get a flu shot. Anyone over 6 months old should get one, with few exceptions.
A man crosses his hands in a physical exam room discussing prostate cancer symptoms that he has experienced.
Health and Wellness | September 6, 2024

What Are the Most Effective Treatment Options for Prostate Cancer?

When found early, most forms of prostate cancer are slow-growing and treatable. Care options range from active surveillance to surgery.
Health and Wellness | September 6, 2024

Why Are Sports Physicals So Important?

Through sports physicals, doctors can gauge an athlete's body maturity, measure fitness, detect existing injuries and determine the likelihood of future injury.
A young girl with pigtails sits on the ground with a look on her face that she doesn't feel well as she holds her stomach.
Health and Wellness | September 6, 2024

Tummy Troubles: Could It Be Back-to-School Stress?

Stress has been linked to stomach issues. Pay attention if your kid complains about tummy problems and is stressed about returning to school.
Healthy foods with potassium.
Health and Wellness | September 5, 2024

Should You Avoid High Potassium Foods?

Watch your potassium intake if you have kidney disease. Check with your doctor if you have symptoms of hyperkalemia.
Health and Wellness | September 3, 2024

How to Get Rid of Head Lice

Head lice is common and difficult to remove when not caught early. Follow our tips on how to spot lice and how to get rid of them.
A young woman in a grey shirt receiving a vaccine from a provider illustrates the Flu Season vaccinatio
News Releases | September 3, 2024

Scripps Health Launches Flu Vaccination Clinics

Vaccinations for seasonal influenza are now available at most Scripps Clinic and Scripps Coastal primary care sites across San Diego.
Christopher Uchiyama, MD, PhD, director and head of neurological surgery, Scripps Clinic, and his Scripps neurosciences colleagues are innovating new ways to diagnose, treat and help prevent a comprehensive range of conditions.
Patient Stories | August 27, 2024

Advancing Care for Brain and Spine Conditions

Learn how Scripps became a leader in neurological care through innovation and treatment of a full range of brain and spinal conditions.
A Scripps NICU nurse cares for a baby in the neonatal care unit (NICU).
Health and Wellness | August 27, 2024

Delivering the Best Care for Mom and Baby

Scripps has long been a leader in pregnancy care, ensuring mom and baby’s safety and wellness. Learn about our OB-GYNs and perinatologists.