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Health and Wellness | April 23, 2024
Women’s Health at Different Life Stages
Learn the most common health challenges women face throughout life, from early preventive care to midlife changes and menopause.
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.
Health and Wellness | January 30, 2024
Heart Disease and Black Women: Risk Factors, Prevention Strategies
Black women are disproportionately affected by heart disease. Learn the risk factors and prevention strategies that can save many lives.
Health and Wellness | January 15, 2024
What Are Signs that You May Have a Thyroid Problem?
Learn the signs and symptoms of the two main types of thyroid disease: hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. Women are most at risk.
Health and Wellness | January 11, 2024
What Is Cervical Cancer? Can It Be Prevented?
Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers in women. Learn how to prevent this cancer with regular screenings and HPV vaccination.
Health and Wellness | January 8, 2024
How Do Birth Control Pills Help with Acne?
Birth control pills can prevent pregnancy and also treat acne. Learn the ones the FDA has approved for acne treatment.
Health and Wellness | December 18, 2023
How to Prepare for Pregnancy After Age 35 (video/podcast)
A Scripps perinatologist and genetic counselor discuss high-risk pregnancies and benefits of genetic counseling.
Health and Wellness | December 5, 2023
Should You Go to the Emergency Room or Urgent Care?
For immediate and appropriate care, should you head to a walk-in clinic, urgent care or emergency room? Scripps offers direction.
Health and Wellness | November 29, 2023
Can Young Women Have a Stroke?
Though rare, young women can get a stroke. Certain medicines, smoking, migraines and pregnancy can raise the risk. Learn what you can do.
Health and Wellness | October 2, 2023
Early Detection of Breast Cancer Saves Lives
Practicing breast awareness, screening mammograms and genetic counseling can help catch breast cancer early when it is easier to treat.