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An older woman wonders if she has breast cancer after doing a self examination.
Health and Wellness | September 25, 2024

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

Most breast lumps are benign but should not be ignored. Learn what to do if you find a lump during a breast self-exam.
Thumbnail for video and podcast featuring Dr. Engel discussing treatment for headaches.
Health and Wellness | September 16, 2024

Chronic Headaches: Types, Causes, Symptoms, Treatments (video/podcast)

Frequent headaches affect 45 million Americans. Dr. Emily Rubenstein Engel, a Scripps neurologist, discusses headache types and treatments.
Health and Wellness | September 11, 2024

How to Keep the Flu Away

The best way to protect yourself and others from the flu is to get a flu shot. Anyone over 6 months old should get one, with few exceptions.
A man crosses his hands in a physical exam room discussing prostate cancer symptoms that he has experienced.
Health and Wellness | September 6, 2024

What Are the Most Effective Treatment Options for Prostate Cancer?

When found early, most forms of prostate cancer are slow-growing and treatable. Care options range from active surveillance to surgery.
Health and Wellness | September 6, 2024

Why Are Sports Physicals So Important?

Through sports physicals, doctors can gauge an athlete's body maturity, measure fitness, detect existing injuries and determine the likelihood of future injury.
A heart patient cools off with a fan during hot weather.
Health and Wellness | September 6, 2024

Hot Weather and Heart Health: What to Know

When temperatures soar, it's vital to stay cool, as high temperatures can strain the heart. Learn why and how to protect your heart.
Bariatric surgery can have an added benefit of improving reproductive health.
Health and Wellness | September 6, 2024

Can Bariatric Surgery Improve Fertility?

Bariatric surgery can help lose excess weight and reduce the risk of chronic diseases. It can also improve fertility. Learn how.
A young girl with pigtails sits on the ground with a look on her face that she doesn't feel well as she holds her stomach.
Health and Wellness | September 6, 2024

Tummy Troubles: Could It Be Back-to-School Stress?

Stress has been linked to stomach issues. Pay attention if your kid complains about tummy problems and is stressed about returning to school.
Healthy foods with potassium.
Health and Wellness | September 5, 2024

Should You Avoid High Potassium Foods?

Watch your potassium intake if you have kidney disease. Check with your doctor if you have symptoms of hyperkalemia.
Health and Wellness | September 3, 2024

Dietary Supplements: Do They Help?

Dietary supplements can't replace good nutrition, but some supplements may offer benefits when there is a nutritional gap.