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A primary care doctor checks the foot of a little girl who injured herself while playing. She sought immediate help at an urgent care clinic.
Health and Wellness | May 20, 2025

What Is Urgent Care For?

Find out whether your minor injury should have you going to urgent care, walk-in clinic, the ER or your primary care physician.
Health and Wellness | May 19, 2025

Pap Test vs HPV Test: What’s the Difference?

A Pap test and an HPV test are both effective screenings for cervical cancer, but they look for different things. Early detection saves lives.
A young black woman smiles as she consults with her doctor.
Health and Wellness | April 22, 2025

Endometriosis: Symptoms, Causes and Treatments

Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women. Pelvic pain is a key symptom. Learn about expert care and treatment options at Scripps.
A woman holds breast implants, illustration for mammograms and breast implants.
Health and Wellness | April 14, 2025

Can You Get a Mammogram with Breast Implants?

Yes, but make sure to find a breast care center that has experience doing mammograms with breast implants. Don't skip your mammogram.
Health and Wellness | March 24, 2025

Black Maternal Health: Why It Matters

Pregnancy-related deaths are declining, but Black women remain most at risk. See what's being done to improve Black maternal health.
Health and Wellness | March 19, 2025

Hispanic Women and Heart Disease: What To Look For

Heart disease is the second leading cause of death among Hispanic women. Obesity, hypertension and diabetes are major risk factors.
A husband and wife in their 50s and 60s pose for a photo while enjoying a day at the park.
Health and Wellness | March 6, 2025

What Are the Top 10 Health Concerns for Baby Boomers ?

As baby boomers age, their risk for conditions like cancer and heart disease goes up. Learn how to manage and prevent these conditions.
Health and Wellness | February 28, 2025

What Are the Best Treatments for Endometriosis Relief?

Endometriosis affects millions of women and is one of the leading causes of infertility. Treatment options may include medication, surgery, or both.
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.
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.