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Health and Wellness | November 1, 2024

How To Fix Turkey Neck with Plastic Surgery

Sagging neck skin, also known as turkey neck, can be fixed with plastic surgery. Dr. Pacella explains facial enhancement procedures.
An African-American woman uses a device to monitor her blood glucose and keep her diabetes in check.
Health and Wellness | November 1, 2024

What Are the Early Signs of Type 2 Diabetes?

Knowing the early signs of type 2 diabetes, including high blood sugar levels, can help prevent or delay this chronic illness.
A young woman with previous breast surgery about to get a mammogram
Health and Wellness | October 23, 2024

How Does Breast Surgery Affect Cancer Screenings?

Mammograms after breast surgery are recommended depending on the type of surgery you had. A Scripps breast cancer surgeon explains.
Health and Wellness | October 22, 2024

What Can I Do to Treat My Dry, Itchy Skin?

Dry, itchy skin has many possible causes, both simple and complex. Treatment depends on the cause, and may range from lotions and to phototherapy.
Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia. Dementia is a general term for a group of conditions affecting cognitive function.
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.
Cancer rates among younger adult people have increased.
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.
Thumbnail for video podcast featuring Dr. Khedraki discussing heart failure.
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.