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Healthy foods with potassium.
Health and Wellness | September 5, 2024

Should You Avoid High Potassium Foods?

Watch your potassium intake if you have kidney disease. Check with your doctor if you have symptoms of hyperkalemia.
Health and Wellness | September 3, 2024

Dietary Supplements: Do They Help?

Dietary supplements can't replace good nutrition, but some supplements may offer benefits when there is a nutritional gap.
Health and Wellness | September 3, 2024

How to Get Rid of Head Lice

Head lice is common and difficult to remove when not caught early. Follow our tips on how to spot lice and how to get rid of them.
Health and Wellness | August 19, 2024

When to Pick Electrolyte Drinks Over Water

Water usually works best to prevent dehydration but there are times, say after intense workouts, when electrolyte drinks are helpful.
Health and Wellness | August 12, 2024

Can a Urinary Tract Infection Go Away on Its Own?

Most urinary tract infections or UTIs require antibiotics, making symptom recognition vital. Learn treatments and prevention tips.
Health and Wellness | July 31, 2024

Shaping Healthy Eating Habits in Your Kids

Learn to teach your kids healthy eating habits with simple guidelines that encourage a lifelong love of nutritious foods.
The HPV vaccine can prevent HPV-related cancers.
Health and Wellness | July 23, 2024

What Should Parents Know About the HPV Vaccine?

HPV or the human papillomavirus is the most commonly sexually transmitted infection in the US. Scripps experts discuss the importance of the HPV vaccine.
Health and Wellness | July 17, 2024

Can Stress Cause Rashes?

Skin rashes are common stress symptoms. They often affect people with skin conditions or allergies. Learn about home remedies and more.
Health and Wellness | July 12, 2024

When to Choose Virtual Care and How to Prepare

Virtual care connects you with your doctor for routine care from the comfort of your house using online tools, including video visits.
Health and Wellness | July 8, 2024

What Do Common Blood Tests Check For?

The most common blood tests evaluate everything from cholesterol levels, pregnancy status, blood disorders and more.