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What Should You Do After Being Diagnosed With Cancer?

You've been diagnosed with cancer. What do you do next? Build a cancer care plan with lots of support. Know your care team and more.

Health and Wellness | December 4, 2019

9 Weight Loss Tips to Kick Off Your New Year

A Scripps Clinic primary care doctor offers weight loss tips to help you with your New Year's resolution to lose weight.

Health and Wellness | December 3, 2019

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: What Are My Options to Look Better?

Scripps Clinic plastic surgeon Salvatore Pacella explains how plastic and reconstructive surgery can help you look and feel better.

Health and Wellness | December 3, 2019

Should You Exercise When Sick?

Should you exercise when sick or get rest? Learn which symptoms and conditions call for rest and when exercise can make you feel better.

Health and Wellness | November 26, 2019

What Causes Heartburn? How to Beat the Burn (podcast)

A Scripps physician explains what causes heartburn, how to relieve heartburn symptoms with medication and when to see your doctor.

Health and Wellness | November 26, 2019

When To Seek Infertility Treatment

Infertility treatments, such as medication, surgery and IVF - can help those struggling to get pregnant realize their dream.

Health and Wellness | November 25, 2019

Can I Have 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 | November 22, 2019

Keeping the Flu Away

Learn how flu vaccinations can help you prevent coming down with this viral infection's notorious fevers, aches, pains, coughing and fatigue.

Health and Wellness | November 22, 2019

What Is Lymphedema? (video)

Lymphedema is a common swelling side effect after breast cancer treatment. A Scripps expert explains causes and treatments.

Health and Wellness | November 22, 2019

San Diego Doctor Races for a Reason

Dr. Ni-Cheng Liang is a breast cancer survivor who draws inspiration from her dragon boat racing team. All members are cancer survivors.