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Health and Wellness | May 20, 2025

What Is Urgent Care For?

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.
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 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 22, 2025

Six Tips to Prevent Digestive Problems

A young woman experiencing stomach problems.
Follow our tips to prevent stomach and digestion problems after eating too much or eating something that doesn't agree with you.
Health and Wellness | March 4, 2025

Coping With San Diego’s Year-Round Allergy Season

A young man sneezes, coping with San Diego's year-round allergy season. In the photo there's a tree blooming with spring flowers.
Allergy season is year-round in San Diego. Follow offers tips to manage allergy symptoms and prevent health problems.
Health and Wellness | January 7, 2025

Are Carbonated Beverages Harming Your Health?

A physician from Scripps Health in San Diego discusses whether carbonated beverages are bad for your health.
Carbonation itself is not harmful. However, sugary sodas and other carbonated soft drinks have been linked with negative health effects.
Health and Wellness | December 30, 2024

How to Prevent Ear Infections in Children

Ways to help reduce a childhood ear infections.
Ear infections are more common in children than in adults. Learn why and what you can do to prevent middle ear infections in kids.
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.
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 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.
Health and Wellness | November 4, 2024

Do You Have a Cold or the Flu?

Woman in bed sneezing. Could it be a cold or the flu?
Learn the difference between a cold and the flu. Both have similar symptoms, but the flu is more severe. Follow our care tips.