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Health and Wellness | March 6, 2024
What Is Lymphedema? What Is the Best Treatment? (video/podcast)
Lymphedema is a chronic swelling condition. Learn the causes and treatment options, including physical therapy and surgery.
Health and Wellness | March 5, 2024
Is Your Ankle Sprained, Strained or Fractured?
There are different types of ankle injuries: sprains, strains and fractures. Learn the differences in the event you ever need treatment.
Health and Wellness | February 29, 2024
What are Common Causes of Fever in Infants?
Fever in children is usually harmless but still requires special attention. Learn other symptoms to watch for and when to call your doctor.
Health and Wellness | February 29, 2024
Are Electric Bikes Safe? What Are the Risks?
Learn why e-bike safety education and training are so important. Statistics show an increase in e-bike injuries and deaths in recent years.
Health and Wellness | February 26, 2024
Weight Loss Drugs: Are They Right for You? (video/podcast)
Weight-loss drugs are increasingly popular. They help you eat less by making you feel full faster and longer. Learn if they are right for you.
Health and Wellness | February 20, 2024
Is Male Menopause Real?
Can men get menopause? Not like women, but male menopause is a condition related to low testosterone and aging. Learn the symptoms.
Health and Wellness | February 15, 2024
What Does an Abnormal Mammogram Mean?
An abnormal mammogram doesn’t mean you have breast cancer. More testing is needed to rule out or diagnose cancer and plan treatment.
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 13, 2024
10 Things to Know About Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)
Atrial fibrillation is an irregular heart rhythm condition that can lead to stroke. Learn about the causes and treatments for AFib.
Health and Wellness | February 13, 2024
8 Things to Know About Colorectal Cancer Screenings
By age 45, you should have a talk with your doctor about colorectal cancer and when to do a screening. Learn the symptoms and treatments.