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Health and Wellness | February 23, 2022

Removing Dark Spots with Photofacial Treatment

Dark spots can be treated with non-invasive devices. The gold standard is intense pulsed light treatment (IPL), aka photofacial. Learn more.
Health and Wellness | February 23, 2022

Violinist with Hand Osteoarthritis Regains Form After Surgery

A woman holding a violin and smiling for a photo
A professional violinist with osteoarthritis of the hands was able to return to the stage after joint replacement surgery at Scripps.
Health and Wellness | February 22, 2022

Do 30-Day Fitness Challenges Really Work?

A 30-day fitness challenge may get you started exercising regularly and that is good for your long-term health.
Health and Wellness | February 22, 2022

What Causes Vitamin D Deficiency?

Many people simply don’t get enough vitamin D. Learn what you can do to get more of this natural vitamin and how it promotes bone health.
Health and Wellness | February 22, 2022

How Can I Lower My Risk for Osteoporosis?

Learn the risk factors for osteoporosis and low bone density and what you can do to prevent bone breaks and fractures.
Health and Wellness | February 18, 2022

How Does Breast Surgery Affect Cancer Screenings?

A young woman with previous breast surgery about to get a mammogram
Mammograms after breast surgery are recommended depending on the type of surgery you had. A Scripps breast cancer surgeon explains.
Health and Wellness | February 9, 2022

Can Bariatric Surgery Treat Type 2 Diabetes?

An obese woman discusses weight-loss surgery with her bariatric surgeon.
Learn about evidence that weight loss surgery can be an effective treatment for Type 2 diabetes from bariatric surgery and diabetes experts at Scripps Health.
Health and Wellness | February 7, 2022

What Are the Signs of Heart Failure? (podcast)

In this podcast, Ajay Srivistava, MD, a cardiologist, explains the causes, signs and symptoms of heart failure and treatments.
Health and Wellness | February 1, 2022

8 Tips to Beat Insomnia and Get You Sleeping Again

Learn why it is important to get good sleep and how to beat insomnia with simple steps from a Scripps family medicine doctor.
Health and Wellness | January 31, 2022

What Are the Causes, Types and Symptoms of Heart Failure? (video)

A Scripps cardiologist who is a heart specialist discusses the signs, symptoms, causes and types of heart failure as well as treatments.