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Health and Wellness | May 9, 2025

What is Lupus? (video/podcast)

Lupus is a serious autoimmune disease that can damage organs. Learn how it's diagnosed and treated with medication and lifestyle changes.
Health and Wellness | May 8, 2025

How to Remove a Non-Cancerous Mole: Medical Options

Mole removal can be easily done, but scarring may occur. Board-certified plastic surgeons are experts at minimizing scarring.
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.
A young Black woman celebrates her recovery after gastric sleeve weight-loss surgery.
Health and Wellness | May 2, 2025

What is Gastric Sleeve Recovery Time Like?

Gastric sleeve is the most common weight-loss procedure, but not a quick fix. Recovery requires commitment to long-term healthy living.
Chris Van Gorder, President and CEO, Scripps Health
Scripps in the News | April 30, 2025

Time to Wake Up to the Financial Threats Facing Hospitals

Scripps Health President and CEO Chris Van Gorder featured in MedPage Today on the critical financial risks facing hospitals.
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Health and Wellness | April 30, 2025

How to Diagnose and Treat Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) video/podcast

Learn about IBS symptoms, diagnosis and treatments from gastroenterologist Chiara Maruggi, MD, including diet and lifestyle changes.
Health and Wellness | April 29, 2025

Can Insulin Resistance Cause Weight Gain?

Insulin resistance can lead to weight gain and increase the risk for type 2 diabetes. Learn how to overcome or prevent this condition.
A woman scratches an itch on her scalp, unaware of what could be causing it.
Health and Wellness | April 28, 2025

What Causes Itchy Scalp?

Itchy scalp can be caused by hair products, dandruff, lice, sun damage, psoriasis, dysesthesia and folliculitis. Learn about treatments.
Health and Wellness | April 23, 2025

Act Fast to Stop a Stroke

Every year 800,000 people suffer a stroke in the US. Learn the warning signs for stroke symptoms. Learn the acronym BE FAST.
A bottle of salt spilling. Too much salt is not good for your health.
Health and Wellness | April 22, 2025

How Does Salt Intake Impact Your Heart?

Salt aids fluid balance and muscle function. But too much raises blood pressure and heart risks. Most sodium hides in processed foods.