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A woman receives shockwave therapy on her lower back to relieve musculoskeletal pain.
Health and Wellness | August 19, 2026

Shockwave Therapy: A New Option for Musculoskeletal Pain

Shockwave therapy uses acoustic energy to support healing in people with tendon, muscle and ligament injuries.
A woman stands in her kitchen drinking a cup of water as she swallows a pill to treat cancer.
Health and Wellness | August 19, 2026

New Options in Oral Cancer Treatment

Learn how oral cancer treatments work, which cancers they treat and how they can give some patients more flexibility at home.
Two women smile to each other while shopping for healthy fruit and vegetables.
Health and Wellness | August 19, 2026

New Cholesterol Guidelines Recommend Earlier Screening

New cholesterol guidelines recommend earlier screening and personalized treatment to help prevent heart attack and stroke.
A young woman uses AI on her phone to research a health issue, risks getting misinformation.
Health and Wellness | August 14, 2026

How to Spot Health Misinformation on Social Media

Learn how to identify misleading health advice online, verify sources and recognize red flags in social media and AI-generated content.
Thumbnail for video on Alzheimer's disease, featuring expert Olivia Harner, neuropsychologist.
Health and Wellness | August 14, 2026

How Is Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnosed and Treated? (video)

In this video, learn Alzheimer’s symptoms, how the disease is diagnosed and treated, and how healthy habits may help lower your risk.
Dr. Moawad appeared on Fox 5 to discuss the new options the FDA approved for colorectal cancer screening.
Scripps in the News | August 13, 2026

New Option Emerges for Colorectal Cancer Screening

Fouad Moawad, MD, appeared on Fox 5 News to discuss a new blood test recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration to screen for colorectal cancer.
A woman stands next to a row of shoes to try on, looking for one that is comfortable and will not cause any foot pain.
Health and Wellness | August 10, 2026

Can Your Shoes Be Causing You Foot Pain?

Learn how poor shoe fit, support and wear can cause foot pain, plus tips for choosing shoes that keep feet comfortable.
Kids playing soccer after being cleared to play with sports physical exam.
Health and Wellness | August 10, 2026

Why Are Sports Physicals So Important?

Through sports physicals, doctors can gauge an athlete's body maturity, measure fitness, detect existing injuries and determine the likelihood of future injury.
Woman experiences subtle warning sign of possible heart attack.
Health and Wellness | August 10, 2026

What Are the Symptoms of a Heart Attack in Women?

Learn how to recognize the subtle symptoms of heart attack in women with these tips from Poulina Uddin, MD, a cardiologist at the Scripps Women’s Heart Center.
Why Vaccines Are Important for Children: 5 Key Reasons
Health and Wellness | August 10, 2026

Why Vaccines Are Important for Children: 5 Key Reasons

Learn how childhood vaccines protect kids, support community health and help prevent vaccine-preventable diseases.