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Health and Wellness | July 18, 2022

Can You Get Diseases From Pets?

Pets can sometimes carry harmful bacteria or parasites that can make you sick. Take precautions to minimize the risks.
Health and Wellness | July 18, 2022

How Does Gastric Sleeve Work to Help People Lose Weight?

Mark Takata, a bariatric surgeon at Scripps, explains how gastric sleeve surgery helps patients lose weight and who is a candidate for this procedure.
News Releases | July 15, 2022

First Minimally Invasive Tricuspid Valve Replacement in San Diego County Completed by Scripps Cardiologists

Scripps Clinic cardiologists recently became the first in San Diego to replace a tricuspid heart valve in a patient. Learn more about this key advancement.
Health and Wellness | July 14, 2022

What Is Monkeypox? Should I Be Worried?

Monkeypox is a viral illness that causes skin rashes and other symptoms. While it usually goes away on its own, cases are up in the U.S.
Health and Wellness | July 12, 2022

When Is a Slow Heart Rate a Problem? (podcast)

In this podcast, a Scripps cardiologist explains when a slow heart rate or bradycardia can be dangerous to your health and treatments.
Health and Wellness | July 12, 2022

What’s Causing that Lump on My Hand? Is It a Ganglion Cyst?

A ganglion cyst is a noncancerous lump that can develop in the wrist or hand. It can go away on its own or require treatment.
Health and Wellness | July 7, 2022

What Do Common Blood Tests Check For?

Learn what a blood test measures and how to prepare. The most common blood tests check for everything from pregnancy to cholesterol levels and blood disorders.
Health and Wellness | July 6, 2022

Are Tonsil Stones Causing Your Bad Breath?

Your tonsils can trap bacteria, dead cells and food particles, which can lead to tonsil stones. The most common symptom is bad breath.
Health and Wellness | July 6, 2022

What is Frozen Shoulder?

Frozen shoulder can be painful. A Scripps orthopedics expert explains the causes and treatments. It’s most common in people ages 40-60.
Health and Wellness | July 5, 2022

Bradycardia: What Does a Slow Heart Rate Mean? (video)

A Scripps cardiologist explains the causes and treatments for bradycardia, or slow heart rate. It is more common in elderly people..