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An African American man over 50 years old exercises to stay healthy.
Health and Wellness | August 19, 2025

Staying Active After 50: Six Tips for Safer Exercise

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 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.
A urine test can be used to reveal illnesses. Pay attention to your urine color.
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.
Patient takes medications to help manage heart condition.
Health and Wellness | August 19, 2025

What are the Most Common Heart Medications?

A guide to medications for people who've had heart attacks or are at risk of heart problems. Learn how they work and who may need them.
A doctor shows a diagram of a gallbladder to a patient who may need surgery.
Scripps in the News | August 19, 2025

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

Discover the gallbladder’s role in digestion, when surgery may help and why you can live well without this small organ.
Mom, dad and baby Melzer featured in article about placental abruption and emergency C section at Scripps.
Health and Wellness | August 18, 2025

Emergency C-Section Saves Baby and Mom After Rare Placental Abruption

Quick action by Scripps and Rady teams saved a mom and newborn after a rare and dangerous pregnancy complication.
Thumbnail for video podcast featuring Dr. Tran discussing benefits of plant-based diets.
Health and Wellness | August 18, 2025

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

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 18, 2025

Spicy Food May Lower Blood Pressure

Research shows spicy foods may reduce salt cravings and help lower blood pressure. Find out how flavor can support heart health.
Ghazala Sharieff, MD, MBA, corporate executive senior vice president and chief medical and operations officer of acute care at Scripps Health
Scripps in the News | August 15, 2025

National Honor for Scripps’ Chief Medical and Operations Officer

Becker’s Hospital Review recently named Ghazala Sharieff, MD, MBA, to its 2025 list of Patient Safety Experts to Know.
People can get vitamin D from sun exposure.
Health and Wellness | August 12, 2025

What Causes Vitamin D Deficiency?

Learn the causes, symptoms and treatments for vitamin D deficiency, plus sources like sunlight and fatty fish for better bone health.