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Health and Wellness | August 19, 2025

Should I Worry About Those Small Bumps on My Skin?

Skin lumps and bumps are usually harmless but sometimes require treatment. Learn about cysts, warts and other lumps and bumps on your body.
Scripps in the News | August 19, 2025

What Does the Gallbladder Do? When Should It Be Removed?

A doctor shows a diagram of a gallbladder to a patient who may need surgery.
Discover the gallbladder’s role in digestion, when surgery may help and why you can live well without this small organ.
Health and Wellness | August 19, 2025

What Urine Color Can Tell You About Your Health

From pale yellow to dark brown, discover what your urine color means about hydration, diet, medications, and potential health concerns.
Health and Wellness | August 19, 2025

What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Chlamydia?

Learn the signs and symptoms of this sexually transmitted disease and what could happen if it goes untreated. Chlamydia does not go away on its own.
Health and Wellness | August 19, 2025

Staying Active After 50: Six Tips for Safer Exercise

An African American man over 50 years old exercises to stay healthy.
Exercise after 50 boosts health and energy. Follow these tips to stay safe, prevent injuries and get the most health benefits.
Health and Wellness | August 18, 2025

What Is a Plant-Based Diet? Types, Benefits and How to Start (video/podcast)

Thumbnail for video podcast featuring Dr. Tran discussing benefits of plant-based diets.
Dr. Tina Tran explains how a plant-based diet supports weight loss, lowers disease risk and fits your lifestyle with tips.
Health and Wellness | August 12, 2025

What Causes Vitamin D Deficiency?

People can get vitamin D from sun exposure.
Learn the causes, symptoms and treatments for vitamin D deficiency, plus sources like sunlight and fatty fish for better bone health.
Health and Wellness | August 6, 2025

How To Stay Cool in Hot Weather

Little girl cools off, stays hydrated on a hot day with fan and watermelon.
Heat stroke and heat exhaustion can be harmful to your health. Lower your risks, recognize symptoms and know what to do if either happens to you.
Health and Wellness | August 6, 2025

TB Testing: Who Needs It, What a Positive Result Means

A woman at risk for TB is shown coughing, a sign of potential tuberculosis. Only way to know for certain is to be tested.
A positive TB test does not necessarily mean you have tuberculosis. More testing is needed to see if it's latent or active TB. Learn more.
Health and Wellness | August 5, 2025

How to Read Nutrition Labels

Learn how to read nutrition labels to better understand calories, nutrients and serving sizes. Make smarter choices for your health.