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Scripps in the News | May 17, 2019
Doctors Sound Alarm About Dangers of Electric Scooters
Local physicians are weighing in on the dangers of electric scooters in San Diego, saying the number of scooter-related accidents were up.
Health and Wellness | May 17, 2019
What Is Robotic Heart Surgery? (video)
James Hemp, MD, a cardiothorasic surgeon at Scripps, explains the difference between traditional open heart surgery and robot-assisted heart surgery.
Health and Wellness | May 15, 2019
When Will My Baby Sit Up, Crawl and Walk? (video)
Olga Rose, a Scripps pediatrician, discusses early child motor development, including when parents can expect their baby to sit up, crawl and finally walk.
Scripps in the News | May 14, 2019
Scripps Cardiologist Says Meth-Related Heart Failure Cases On Rise In Region
David Shaw, MD, a cardiologist, recently spoke to NBC 7 about findings in his research that shows methamphetamine-related heart failure cases are on the rise.
Health and Wellness | May 14, 2019
How Technology Is Reshaping the Surgical Field (podcast)
Carol Salem, MD, medical director of the Scripps Minimally invasive Robotic Surgery program explains how robotic surgery has changed medicine.
Health and Wellness | May 14, 2019
Natural Ways to Alleviate Back Pain
Use these natural therapies and practices to alleviate back pain, including diet and exercise, yoga, acupuncture, biofeedback and more.
Health and Wellness | May 10, 2019
Hector’s Story: Diabetes Patient Gives Back
Hector Nunez is a diabetes patient at Scripps who volunteers in the diabetes prevention program at the Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute.
Health and Wellness | May 10, 2019
Why Am I Constipated?
Occasional constipation is common. Less so is chronic constipation and related complications, such as fecal impaction. Learn the symptoms of constipation.
Health and Wellness | May 10, 2019
Find the Right Diet for You
Compare the differences between popular fad diets and learn more about setting healthy weight-loss goals with practical advice from a Scripps physician.
Health and Wellness | May 10, 2019
Meet San Diego’s Surfing Spine Surgeon
Lifelong surfer and Scripps orthopedic surgeon Timothy Peppers, MD, explains how his passion for surfing shapes how he cares for people with back and neck pain.