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9 Ways to Enjoy the Holidays and Manage Your Diabetes
Health and Wellness | December 2, 2024

9 Ways to Enjoy the Holidays and Manage Your Diabetes

Follow our tips for enjoying the holidays while staying mindful of your diet, weight and diabetes management.
5 Diabetes-Friendly Comfort Foods for the Winter Season
Health and Wellness | December 2, 2024

5 Diabetes-Friendly Comfort Foods for the Winter Season

During the cold winter months, making simple swaps in comfort foods can enhance their health benefits. Follow our tips.
What Causes Dry White Patches on Skin?
Health and Wellness | December 2, 2024

What Causes Dry White Patches on Skin?

Skin problems related to allergies, infections and autoimmune problems can cause scaly white dry flaky patches. Learn the types.
A pregnant woman discusses her health with her OB-GYN.
Health and Wellness | December 2, 2024

Preparing for Pregnancy: Get Healthy Before Getting Pregnant

If you're planning for pregnancy, focus on managing your weight, diet, stress and overall health.
Whitney DeSpain, 52, gets back on her mountain bike after receiving a leadless pacemaker at Scripps.
Patient Stories | December 2, 2024

Leadless Pacemaker: Game Changer for Mountain Biker

Initially hesitant, Whitney DeSpain now thrives with a leadless pacemaker that helps support her active life and heart condition.
A man about to drink alcohol; could he be at risk for liver disease?
Health and Wellness | December 2, 2024

How Alcohol Affects the Liver

Excessive alcohol use damages the liver and cases are rising. Learn the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options for liver disease.
Is It Whooping Cough or a Cold?
Health and Wellness | November 26, 2024

Is It Whooping Cough or a Cold?

Colds and whooping cough share similar symptoms, but whooping cough worsens and usually requires treatment with antibiotics.
Thumbnail for video featuring Dr. Kim discussing HIV.
Health and Wellness | November 26, 2024

What Are Current Treatments for HIV/AIDS? (video/podcast)

HIV/AIDS used to be considered a death sentence long ago before antiviral drug treatments made the disease manageable and preventable.
A woman tips a pill bottle dropping a couple of aspirin in her hand.
Health and Wellness | November 26, 2024

Is It Safe to Take Aspirin Daily?

Only take daily aspirin with a doctor’s approval to lower risk of heart disease or repeat heart attack or stroke. Know the risks and benefits.
A surgeon monitors a patient's lung activity after receiving a pacemaker on multiple computer screens.
Health and Wellness | November 26, 2024

Pacemaker Technology Keeps Improving

Pacemaker technology has advanced. The leadless pacemaker is smaller and less prone to complications for patients with conditions like AFib.