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Four women of diverse backgrounds and ages smile together.
Health and Wellness | April 23, 2024

Women’s Health at Different Life Stages

Learn the most common health challenges women face throughout life, from early preventive care to midlife changes and menopause.
A young woman rejoices in a field of yellow flowers.
Health and Wellness | April 23, 2024

9 Easy Tips to Kickstart Your Spring Wellness Routine

Spring is prime for health resets. Follow our tips. Prioritize self-care, improve your diet, schedule an annual checkup and more.
Health and Wellness | April 22, 2024

7 Ways to Help Overcome Your Child’s Fear of Shots

Vaccination shots can be scary for your child but they help prevent many illnesses. Follow these tips to make the experience easier.
Health and Wellness | April 22, 2024

Arthritis and Aging: What’s the Connection?

Arthritis is a common ailment, especially as we get older, but preventive measures can slow down progression or alleviate joint pain.
Health and Wellness | April 22, 2024

How Does Peer Pressure Affect a Teen’s Social Development?

Learn how teen peer pressure could affect your teen's social development in positive and negative ways. A Scripps pediatrician explains.
Children getting ready to play soccer.
Health and Wellness | April 22, 2024

What Are the Surprising Benefits of Youth Sports Programs?

Playing sports is good for kids for many reasons, including preventing obesity, improving mental health and teaching important life skills.
A young child sits in a doctor's office while a pediatrician uses a stethoscope.
Health and Wellness | April 18, 2024

How to Ease Your Child’s Fears About Doctor Visits

Ease your child's fear of doctor visits with tips from a Scripps pediatrician, including strategies for overcoming fear of shots.
Health and Wellness | April 9, 2024

Play It Safe: Sexually Transmitted Diseases Are on the Rise

Sexually transmitted infections continue to rise. Learn the symptoms, risk factors and treatments for gonorrhea, chlamydia and syphilis.
Boy smiling holding gummy vitamin.
Health and Wellness | April 9, 2024

Do Gummy Vitamins Really Work?

Vitamin gummies taste good but tend to be high on sugar. Are they worth it? A Scripps doctor explains why you should do your research.
Image of Ask the Expert What is Measles video.
Health and Wellness | April 2, 2024

What is Measles? (video)

A Scripps primary care doctor explains what measles is and how it can be prevented in light of its comeback after it was once thought to have been eradicated.