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A woman with a contagious illness isolates at home with medicines to prevent spread of illness.
Health and Wellness | January 21, 2025

How Long Are You Contagious After Being Sick?

If you’re sick with a contagious illness like a cold, flu, or COVID, stay home and keep your distance. Learn how long you’re contagious.
Mediterranean diet plate with vegetables, legumes and lean meats.
Health and Wellness | January 17, 2025

Mediterranean Diet Is Best Diet – Once Again

U.S. News and World Report rates the Mediterranean Diet as the best for the 8th year in a row. Learn why this nutrient-dense diet works.
Health and Wellness | January 10, 2025

Safe Driving Tips for Older Adults

Driving gives older adults freedom, but safety is key. Follow our tips and know when it's time to reassess your driving abilities.
A family concerned about safety during a wildfire warning makes plans.
Health and Wellness | January 10, 2025

How to Prepare for a Wildfire

Wildfires pose major risks in areas like Southern California. Scripps offers safety tips from Cal Fire and emergency services.
A physician from Scripps Health in San Diego discusses whether carbonated beverages are bad for your health.
Health and Wellness | January 7, 2025

Are Carbonated Beverages Harming Your Health?

Carbonation itself is not harmful. However, sugary sodas and other carbonated soft drinks have been linked with negative health effects.
Young children learning to play soccer the right way to prevent accidents and injuries.
Health and Wellness | December 30, 2024

8 Tips To Prevent Sports Injuries in Young Athletes

Far too many young athletes suffer preventable injuries. Learn how to reduce the risk of concussions and other common sports injuries.
Ways to help reduce a childhood ear infections.
Health and Wellness | December 30, 2024

How to Prevent Ear Infections in Children

Ear infections are more common in children than in adults. Learn why and what you can do to prevent middle ear infections in kids.
Health and Wellness | December 30, 2024

What Is the Best Thermometer for Fever?

A reliable thermometer helps detect a fever, an early sign of illness. Learn the best type for you or your child.
Health and Wellness | December 20, 2024

How to Keep Your Healthy New Year’s Resolutions

Choose one or two goals, write it down, don't be afraid of setbacks and more tips to help you achieve your New Year's resolutions.
Stethoscope and calendar, reminder to schedule annual physical.
Health and Wellness | December 12, 2024

6 Reasons to Schedule Your Annual Checkup

Annual checkups set health baselines, review medications, update vaccinations and strengthen doctor-patient relationships.