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Health and Wellness | May 2, 2025

What is Gastric Sleeve Recovery Time Like?

A young Black woman celebrates her recovery after gastric sleeve weight-loss surgery.
Gastric sleeve is the most common weight-loss procedure, but not a quick fix. Recovery requires commitment to long-term healthy living.
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.
Health and Wellness | April 28, 2025

What Causes Itchy Scalp?

A woman scratches an itch on her scalp, unaware of what could be causing it.
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.
Health and Wellness | April 22, 2025

Six Tips to Prevent Digestive Problems

A young woman experiencing stomach problems.
Follow our tips to prevent stomach and digestion problems after eating too much or eating something that doesn't agree with you.
Health and Wellness | April 22, 2025

How Does Salt Intake Impact Your Heart?

A bottle of salt spilling. Too much salt is not good for your health.
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 22, 2025

Healing Patients, Nurturing Plants

Scripps Clinic transplant surgeon Jenny Lam, MD, cares for patients and plants.
Scripps transplant surgeon Jenny Lam, MD, finds joy in caring for patients and in caring for over 200 thriving houseplants.
Health and Wellness | April 22, 2025

How Living Kidney Donors Save Lives

Two women hug who are united via organ donation.
Living donor transplants offer better outcomes and shorter waits than deceased donor kidneys, improving care for kidney patients.
Health and Wellness | April 22, 2025

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

Thumbnail for video/podcast featuring Dr. Jenny Lam discussing living kidney donations.
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.