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Health and Wellness | September 28, 2023

What to Do When You Find a Lump During Breast Self Examination

An older woman wonders if she has breast cancer after doing a self examination.
What if you find a lump during a breast self-exam? Most breast lumps are benign, but make sure that is the case. See your doctor.
Health and Wellness | September 28, 2023

Can I Get a Mammogram If I Have Breast Implants?

A woman with breast cancer ribbon smiles before getting mammogram, which will require special technique because she has breast implants.
Yes, but make sure to find a breast care center that has experience doing mammograms with breast implants. Don't skip your mammogram.
Health and Wellness | September 21, 2023

Knee Injection vs. Knee Replacement Surgery: Which is Right for You?

One in four Americans lives with chronic knee pain. Treatments vary, including knee injections and knee replacement. Learn the benefits.
Health and Wellness | September 20, 2023

Why Are Ovarian Cancer Signs and Symptoms Hard to Identify?

Identifying ovarian cancer signs and symptoms can be difficult but it's important to learn what to look for. Early detection saves lives.
Scripps in the News | September 20, 2023

Fox 5 News Explores NICU Partnership Between Scripps and Rady Children’s Hospital

Dr. Cohenmyer sitting in the Fox 5 studio being interviewed about 
 NICU awareness month and the Scripps partnership with Rady Children's Hospital.
September is NICU awareness month and neonatologist Casey Cohenmeyer, MD, appeared on the Fox 5 Morning News to share the latest updates.
Health and Wellness | September 20, 2023

How to Calm a Fussy Baby: Learn What Works

A fussy baby is about to cry, feeling uncomfortable.
Babies communicate by crying. They could be hungry or tired. Maybe they just need to be soothed. Learn proven techniques that work.
Health and Wellness | September 19, 2023

How Is Acne Treated? (video/podcast)

Thumbnail for video/podcast page on how to treat acne featuring Dr. Akhiyat.
Scripps dermatologist Sophia Akhiyat explains the causes and treatments for acne, a skin condition that affects teens and young adults.
Scripps in the News | September 14, 2023

Media Spotlight: Scripps CEO Shares Keys to Successful Leadership

As part of its “Leaders and Success” article series, Investor’s Business Daily recently profiled Scripps Health President and CEO Chris Van Gorder.
Health and Wellness | September 14, 2023

How Does Sugar Affect Your Heart Health?

Woman using one hand to resist eating a doughnut while holding a healthy apple that she plans to eat.
Learn how eating sugar affects your heart and how to cut sugary foods from your diet and reduce your risk of heart disease.
Health and Wellness | September 12, 2023

Does Cancer Cause Itching?

It caused by cancer or cancer treatment.
Certain cancers, including lymphoma and melanoma, and cancer treatment side effects can cause itchiness. Learn how to relieve itching.