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A primary care doctor checks the foot of a little girl who injured herself while playing. She sought immediate help at an urgent care clinic.
Health and Wellness | May 20, 2025

What Is Urgent Care For?

Find out whether your minor injury should have you going to urgent care, walk-in clinic, the ER or your primary care physician.
Health and Wellness | May 8, 2025

How to Remove a Non-Cancerous Mole: Medical Options

Mole removal can be easily done, but scarring may occur. Board-certified plastic surgeons are experts at minimizing scarring.
A young Black woman celebrates her recovery after gastric sleeve weight-loss surgery.
Health and Wellness | May 2, 2025

What is Gastric Sleeve Recovery Time Like?

Gastric sleeve is the most common weight-loss procedure, but not a quick fix. Recovery requires commitment to long-term healthy living.
Health and Wellness | May 2, 2025

When Should I Get a Skin Cancer Screening?

You may be at higher risk if you have fair skin or a family history of skin cancer. Learn the signs and when to see your dermatologist.
Health and Wellness | April 29, 2025

Can Insulin Resistance Cause Weight Gain?

Insulin resistance can lead to weight gain and increase the risk for type 2 diabetes. Learn how to overcome or prevent this condition.
A young woman experiencing stomach problems.
Health and Wellness | April 22, 2025

Six Tips to Prevent Digestive Problems

Follow our tips to prevent stomach and digestion problems after eating too much or eating something that doesn't agree with you.
A young man reads the label of a over the counter pain medicine at a pharmacy.
Health and Wellness | March 5, 2025

How to Choose Over-the-Counter Pain Medicine

Understand the differences between acetaminophen and NSAIDs to choose the right over-the-counter pain medication.
A young man sneezes, coping with San Diego's year-round allergy season. In the photo there's a tree blooming with spring flowers.
Health and Wellness | March 4, 2025

Coping With San Diego’s Year-Round Allergy Season

Allergy season is year-round in San Diego. Follow offers tips to manage allergy symptoms and prevent health problems.
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.
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.