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A pregnant woman contemplates creating a birth plan to document her wishes for labor and delivery.
Health and Wellness | February 7, 2025

Birth Plans: Labor Preferences for Delivering Your Baby

Prepare your birth plan by following our tips. Specify who should be in the delivery room, pain management choices and other preferences.
Weight Management | February 6, 2025

What Are the Benefits of Bariatric Weight-Loss Surgery?

People with severe obesity and obesity-related issues, such as type 2 diabetes, are often candidates for bariatric weight-loss surgery.
Dr. Laika Nur Scripps Clinic Sports Medicine physician smiling with a basketball court in the background.
Scripps in the News | February 6, 2025

CBS 8 News Explores National Girls and Women in Sports Day

National Girls and Women in Sports Day is Feb. 5 and CBS 8 News interviewed Laika Nur, MD, about the many health benefits of sports participation.
A woman smiles wearing a sweater with hearts. She makes a heart symbol with her hands in front of her heart.
Health and Wellness | February 6, 2025

What Are The Symptoms of a Heart Attack in Women?

Learn how to recognize the subtle symptoms of heart attack in women with these tips from Poulina Uddin, MD, a cardiologist at the Scripps Women’s Heart Center.
Thumbnail for video/podcast featuring Dr. Gibson discussing AFib
Health and Wellness | February 4, 2025

New Technology: Pulsed Field Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation (video/podcast)

AFib treatment includes medications and, if needed, pulsed energy ablation. A Scripps cardiologist explains this new treatment.
A seat with a cactus illustrates what it feels like to sit down with hemorrhoids.
Health and Wellness | February 3, 2025

Can Hemorrhoids Go Away on Their Own?

Hemorrhoids may clear up on their own or with simple treatments, like medicated creams. Learn the signs of when to seek medical help.
Scripps in the News | January 31, 2025

Scripps Clinic Expert Discusses the Health Risks of Alcohol

Jennifer Au, MD, offers insights on alcohol's health risks for KPBS Radio. Learn how amounts depend on your unique circumstances.
Darryl D’Lima, MD, PD, of Scripps Health (left), and Heinz Hoenecke, MD, of Scripps Clinic are co-leading efforts to develop a smart shoulder replacement implant.
Scripps in the News | January 24, 2025

Smart Shoulder Replacement Implant at Scripps Makes Headlines

Local news outlets interviewed Scripps researchers about a smart shoulder replacement implant designed to remotely monitor and transmit data.
Protect yourself from wildfire smoke, which can be hazardous to your health.
Health and Wellness | January 24, 2025

How to Protect Yourself from Wildfire Smoke

Wildfire smoke is a serious health risk, causing breathing issues and harming the lungs and heart. Follow our tips to protect yourself.
Health and Wellness | January 22, 2025

Which Toenail Fungus Treatment Is Best?

Learn the causes and treatments for toenail fungus, including home remedies, over-the-counter medications. Learn when to see your doctor.