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A young woman injects a GLP-1 medication in her waist to help with weight loss.
Health and Wellness | April 22, 2025

Medical Weight Loss: GLP-1s vs. Bariatric Surgery

When diet and exercise fall short, GLP-1 meds or bariatric surgery may support lasting weight loss. Learn which option is right for you.
A young black woman smiles as she consults with her doctor.
Health and Wellness | April 22, 2025

Endometriosis: Symptoms, Causes and Treatments

Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women. Pelvic pain is a key symptom. Learn about expert care and treatment options at Scripps.
Scripps Clinic transplant surgeon Jenny Lam, MD, cares for patients and plants.
Health and Wellness | April 22, 2025

Healing Patients, Nurturing Plants

Scripps transplant surgeon Jenny Lam, MD, finds joy in caring for patients and in caring for over 200 thriving houseplants.
Thumbnail for video/podcast featuring Dr. Jenny Lam discussing living kidney donations.
Health and Wellness | April 22, 2025

What Is a Living Kidney Organ Donation? (video/podcast)

Learn about living donor kidney transplants, the donation process and recovery in this episode of San Diego Health with Dr. Jenny Lam.
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.
Microplastic pieces in the palm of a person's hand.
Health and Wellness | April 21, 2025

Are Microplastics Harmful to Your Health?

Learn what experts say and get tips to reduce microplastic exposure, like using filtered water and avoiding plastic containers.
Juan Ramos tosses a soccer ball in his hand in front of a soccer goal post.
Patient Stories | April 21, 2025

Living Fully After Kidney Transplant

Juan Ramos is a kidney failure survivor living life fully 10 years after his transplant at Scripps. He credits expert care and teamwork.
A young boy with blond hair sticks out his tongue to have his tonsils checked.
Health and Wellness | April 21, 2025

When to Remove Your Child’s Tonsils – And When Not To

Learn why tonsil surgery is less common for kids and when it’s still necessary. Scripps pediatricians explain treatment options.
Caitlin Welsh and her husband, Kevin, smile as they sit on a blanket by the bay each holding one of their twin babies.
Patient Stories | April 21, 2025

A High-Risk Pregnancy with a Joyful Outcome: Twins!

After years of miscarriages, Caitlin Welsh was able to deliver healthy twin boys with help from high-risk pregnancy experts at Scripps.
Health and Wellness | April 21, 2025

7 Tips to Control Your Food Cravings

Curb your food cravings and stick to a healthy diet with these tips, from balanced meals to smart snack planning.