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Thumbnail for video featuring Dr. Eastlack discussing minimally invasive spine surgery for chronic back pain.
Orthopedics | February 14, 2024

When Is Surgery the Right Choice for Chronic Back Pain? (video/podcast)

Surgery may be an option when non-surgical treatments fail to alleviate chronic back pain. A Scripps orthopedic surgeon explains.
Health and Wellness | February 8, 2024

6 Acne Scar Treatment Options

A Scripps dermatologist explains how acne scars are caused and treatment options available, including medication, surgery and laser treatment.
Plates of keto diet foods.
Health and Wellness | February 7, 2024

Are Keto Diets Dangerous for Your Heart Health?

A recent study discovered a link between the keto diet and heart disease. Learn the risks and benefits of this high-fat, low-carb diets.
Scripps in the News | February 7, 2024

In the News: National Girls and Women in Sports Day

National Girls and Women in Sports Day is Feb. 7 and Fox 5 News interviewed Laika Nur, MD, about the many health benefits of sports participation.
Health and Wellness | February 2, 2024

What Is the Difference Between a Colonoscopy and a Sigmoidoscopy?

There are many colorectal cancer screening tests. Visual exams include colonoscopy and sigmoidoscopy. Learn how they work.
Inflammatory breast cancer patient holds hand of supporter with cancer ribbon in background.
Cancer | February 2, 2024

What Is Inflammatory Breast Cancer?

IBC is a rare but aggressive cancer. Early detection and treatment are crucial. Learn what Scripps is doing to help women with IBC.
Thumbnail for video featuring Drs. Daneshmand and Uddin discussing high risk pregnancies and heart issues.
Health and Wellness | January 30, 2024

What Are Signs of Heart Problems During Pregnancy? (video/podcast)

Learn why some women develop heart-related problems during pregnancy and what high-risk pregnancy experts can do to help mom and baby.
Health and Wellness | January 30, 2024

Nightmares vs. Night Terrors: What’s the Difference?

Learn the difference between nightmares and night terrors in children, how it affects their sleep health, and what you can do to help.
A women with a blonde ponytail meditates on a yoga mat in the mountains with smoke filling the air.
Health and Wellness | January 25, 2024

What Is Biohacking? How Does it Work?

Intermittent fasting, glucose and heart monitoring can all be part of this lifestyle approach for better health.
Scripps in the News | January 24, 2024

Back in the Swing of Things After Advanced-Stage Breast Cancer

See how cancer survivor Lisa Cink, wife of professional golfer Stewart Cink, is thriving after breast cancer treatment by Thomas Buchholz, MD.