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Is Daily Aspirin Recommended?
Health and Wellness | February 22, 2023

Is Daily Aspirin Recommended?

Daily aspirin can help reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack, but it's not for everyone due to side effects, including bleeding.
Would My Dog Be a Good Therapy Dog?
Health and Wellness | February 22, 2023

Would My Dog Be a Good Therapy Dog?

Learn what it takes for a dog to become a therapy dog that is trained to visit hospital patients and help reduce their pain or stress.
An African American mom helps her young daughter with her homework.
Health and Wellness | February 22, 2023

6 Tips to Help Build Good Homework Habits

Tips to help parents guide their children into good homework habits for better school performance and less stress at home.
Comedian Sees Humor, Health Lessons in Heart Attack
Scripps in the News | February 17, 2023

Comedian Sees Humor, Health Lessons in Heart Attack

Comedian, Mark Whitney, spoke with CBS 8 about surviving a “widow maker” heart attack through care at Scripps. See how he finds humor in it and more.
Chris Van Gorder retires as Volunteer Reserve Assistant Sheriff
News Releases | February 16, 2023

Chris Van Gorder Retires as Reserve Assistant Sheriff

Scripps Health CEO completes volunteer career in law enforcement after more than 20 years of service with the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department.
What Are Symptoms of Gallstones? What Are Treatments? (video/podcast)
Health and Wellness | February 8, 2023

What Are Symptoms of Gallstones? What Are Treatments? (video/podcast)

Gallbladder disease can cause gallstones and inflammation. A Scripps surgeon discusses minimally invasive treatments.
Scripps MD Anderson Expert Weighs in on Ovarian Cancer Study
Scripps in the News | February 7, 2023

Scripps MD Anderson Expert Weighs in on Ovarian Cancer Study

Gynecologic oncologist Jo Marie Tran Janco, MD, offers key insight on an ovarian cancer study. Learn about the study's findings and more.
Is Dark Chocolate Healthy?
Health and Wellness | February 6, 2023

Is Dark Chocolate Healthy?

Learn the heart healthy benefits of dark chocolate, when consumed in moderation. Dark chocolate is rich with disease fighting antioxidants.
Media Spotlight on National Girls and Women in Sports Day
Scripps in the News | February 1, 2023

Media Spotlight on National Girls and Women in Sports Day

National Girls and Women in Sports Day is Feb. 1 and CBS 8 News interviewed Laika Nur, MD, about the many health benefits of sports participation.
NBC 7 Reports on National Decline in Cancer Death Rates
Scripps in the News | January 24, 2023

NBC 7 Reports on National Decline in Cancer Death Rates

NBC 7 News recently interviewed Dr. Thomas Buchholz, Medical Director at Scripps MD Anderson, to learn what factors are driving the positive trend.