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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.
Health and Wellness | December 12, 2024

6 Reasons to Schedule Your Annual Checkup

Stethoscope and calendar, reminder to schedule annual physical.
Annual checkups set health baselines, review medications, update vaccinations and strengthen doctor-patient relationships.
Health and Wellness | December 9, 2024

How Much Sleep Do Kids Really Need?

A little boy sleeps well with his teddy bear.
Concerned about your child's sleep? Learn how much they need based on their age and development stage, along with tips for better rest.
Health and Wellness | December 2, 2024

What Causes Dry White Patches on Skin?

Skin problems related to allergies, infections and autoimmune problems can cause scaly white dry flaky patches. Learn the types.
Health and Wellness | December 2, 2024

9 Ways to Enjoy the Holidays and Manage Your Diabetes

Follow our tips for enjoying the holidays while staying mindful of your diet, weight and diabetes management.
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)

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HIV/AIDS used to be considered a death sentence long ago before antiviral drug treatments made the disease manageable and preventable.
Health and Wellness | November 22, 2024

MD vs DO: What’s the Difference?

A medical doctor (MD) and a doctor of osteopathic medicine (DO) have similar training but different approaches to care. Learn more.
Patient Stories | November 22, 2024

Ex-Smoker Gets Lifesaving Lung Cancer Screening at Scripps

Dennis Higginbottom, 76, an ex-smoker is back on the tennis court after Scripps Cancer Center's lung cancer screening program worked to help detect lung cancer early.
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

Friends and family do a champagne toast during a holiday gathering.
Alcohol is usually prevalent at holiday gatherings. Follow these simple strategies to overcome the urge or pressure to drink too much.