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Health and Wellness | December 2, 2024
Preparing for Pregnancy: Get Healthy Before Getting Pregnant
If you're planning for pregnancy, focus on managing your weight, diet, stress and overall health.
Health and Wellness | November 26, 2024
Is It Whooping Cough or a Cold?
Colds and whooping cough share similar symptoms, but whooping cough worsens and usually requires treatment with antibiotics.
Health and Wellness | November 26, 2024
What Are Current Treatments for HIV/AIDS? (video/podcast)
HIV/AIDS used to be considered a death sentence long ago before antiviral drug treatments made the disease manageable and preventable.
Patient Stories | November 22, 2024
Ex-Smoker Gets Lifesaving Lung Cancer Screening at Scripps
Dennis Higginbottom, 76, credits lung cancer screening at Scripps for saving his life. Scripps program has screened more than 1,000.
Health and Wellness | November 21, 2024
How to Manage Holiday Alcohol Triggers
Alcohol is usually prevalent at holiday gatherings. Follow these simple strategies to overcome the urge or pressure to drink too much.
Health and Wellness | November 21, 2024
How to Make Holiday Fitness More Fun
Stay active during the holidays. Make it fun with a “12 Days of Fitness” challenge. Don’t wait till the new year to make fitness important.
Pediatrics | November 20, 2024
How to Pick a Pediatrician (video/podcast)
To choose a pediatrician, prioritize key factors like experience, proximity, office hours. Does the doctor accept your insurance plan?
Health and Wellness | November 19, 2024
10 Ways to Cope with Difficult Relatives During the Holidays
Scripps physicians offer tips on how to deal with the stress of the holidays, including the stress of relatives visiting.
Health and Wellness | November 19, 2024
Hand Hygiene: Your 20-Second Handwashing Playlist
The CDC recommends handwashing often and for at least 20 seconds to help prevent illnesses. Here is our handwashing music playlist.
Health and Wellness | November 13, 2024
8 Ways to Build a Strong Relationship with Your Doctor
Strengthen your relationship with your primary care doctor by preparing questions, using the patient portal, virtual care and more.