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Health and Wellness | October 22, 2024
What Is the Difference Between Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease?
Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia. It is a progressive brain disorder. Early detection and medications can help.
Scripps in the News | October 18, 2024
Media Cover New Treatment for AFib at Scripps
TV stations across the country have run an Ivanhoe Broadcasting story about the new AFib treatment at Scripps Health. Take a look at the report.
Health and Wellness | October 14, 2024
5 Fun Facts About Boogers
Everybody has dried nasal mucus or nose boogers. A Scripps pediatrician explains what boogers are and what they say about your health.
Health and Wellness | October 11, 2024
Why Are Cancer Rates Rising in Young Adults?
Cancer rates are up in young adults, with gastrointestinal cancers growing fastest. Lifestyle and environmental factors may play a role.
Health and Wellness | October 10, 2024
Heart Failure: Causes, Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Treatments (video/podcast)
Heart failure means the heart isn’t pumping enough blood, but it doesn’t mean the heart has stopped. While serious, it’s not immediately life-threatening.
News Releases | October 10, 2024
Scripps Cardiologist First in Region to Perform New High Blood Pressure Procedure
Curtiss Stinis, MD, achieves regional-first for new renal denervation procedure for high blood pressure.
Health and Wellness | October 9, 2024
What to Do When You’re 34 Weeks Pregnant
By week 34, your baby is the size of a cantaloupe. Are you ready for labor and delivery? Follow our tips for your baby's arrival.
Orthopedics | October 9, 2024
How to Treat and Prevent Shin Splints
Causes of shin splits range from overuse to flat feet and wearing worn-out shoes. Learn when to see doctor to rule out stress fracture.
Scripps in the News | October 3, 2024
Fox 5 News Highlights Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month — a time to promote early detection. FOX 5 News interviewed Thomas Buchholz, MD, about prevention and more.
Health and Wellness | October 1, 2024
Bike Safety for Older Adults (video/podcast)
Learn about bike safety for older adults with Scripps trauma surgeon and medical director of trauma and acute care surgery Walter Biffl, MD.