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What Can I Do to Treat My Dry, Itchy Skin?
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.
Media Cover New Treatment for AFib at Scripps
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.
5 Fun Facts About Boogers
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.
Scripps Cardiologist First in Region to Perform New High Blood Pressure Procedure
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.
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.
How to Treat and Prevent Shin Splints
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.
Fox 5 News Highlights Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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.
Thumbnail for video podcast featuring Dr. Biffle discussing E-bike safety for older adults.
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.
Scripps Nutrition Expert Featured in Cancer Today Magazine
Scripps in the News | September 27, 2024

Scripps Nutrition Expert Featured in Cancer Today Magazine

Senior Registered Dietitian Alison Meagher shares how healthy eating habits play a key role in the cancer recovery process.